21 April 2026 – The Zomi Political Coordination Council (ZPCC) and the Zomi Revolutionary Army–Eastern Command (ZRA-EC) have reaffirmed their authority over the Zogam region in northern Chin State, warning against any planned military offensives in Tedim township.
In a statement dated 19 April, the groups declared that Zogam—encompassing Tedim and Tonzang townships—belongs exclusively to the Zomi people. They cautioned external armed actors against unauthorized entry, territorial encroachment, resource exploitation, and the imposition of taxation.
Citing provisions of the Zogam Charter, the groups emphasized the Zomi people’s right to self-determination, governance, and control over their land and resources. Any violations, they said, would be treated as acts against the Zomi nation and could prompt defensive action, as well as potential international engagement.
The statement also firmly rejected any attempt to carry out urban military operations in Tedim town, including those linked to Myanmar’s broader anti-junta resistance movement, often referred to as the Spring Revolution. “Any force attempting to seize towns or villages in Zogam will be regarded as hostile and resisted,” the statement noted.
The warning comes amid reports that the People’s Defence Force–Zoland (PDF-Zoland), a local resistance group aligned with anti-military forces, may be preparing an offensive to capture Tedim town. The town is currently under the control of Myanmar’s military authorities, operating through the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC).
At the same time, allegations have emerged suggesting possible coordination between ZRA-EC and SSPC forces stationed at Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 269 in Tedim. Some reports indicate that ZRA-EC may be seeking recognition as a local militia under the military administration. These claims remain unverified and contested.
Recent reporting and commentary in regional outlets, including Chin-focused media, highlight growing tensions among Chin and Zomi armed groups, as competing authorities and strategies emerge within resistance-held areas. While some factions prioritize coordinated offensives against military rule, others stress territorial control, local governance, and the prevention of intra-ethnic conflict.
ZPCC and ZRA-EC reiterated that the political future of Zogam must be determined solely by the Zomi people, underscoring their opposition to both external interference and internal fragmentation at a time of heightened conflict across Chin State. – Reporting by Daniel
