KALAY, Sagaing Region, 4 June 2026 — The Falam Pawlpi Falam (FPF) has announced that a convoy departing on 5 June will mark the final repatriation effort organized by the group for displaced Falam residents currently sheltering in Kalay, Sagaing Region, who wish to return home.
This logistical operation, which has been facilitating the return of residents since approximately 20 May, follows the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) re-establishing control over Falam town.
Recent local reports indicate a gradual resumption of normalcy, with SSPC’s government offices and schools beginning to reopen as of early June.
According to the announcement, returnees may deliver their belongings to the front of Taungphila Basic Education High School No. 2 in Kalay town between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm today. Travelers are required to assemble in the area at 6:00 am on 5 June, with the convoy scheduled to depart at 6:30 am.
Transportation will be provided using six-wheel trucks and double-cab vehicles. Priority will be given to men aged 70 and above and women aged 60 and above.
Each passenger may transport two large bags and one hand-carried bag free of charge. Additional items will incur transportation fees. No passenger fare will be charged.
While the FPF is concluding its direct facilitation of these returns, organizers have stated that future coordination for residents wishing to return to Falam will be transitioned to the Falam Christian Ministers Fellowship (FCMF).
The return of these residents occurs against a backdrop of prolonged instability across Chin State and adjacent regions.
Community-led initiatives, such as these repatriation efforts, remain critical for displaced populations attempting to regain stability in their hometowns amidst these broader regional security concerns. – Reporting by Daniel
