1 July 2026 – Deputy Minister of Construction Mr. Myo Myint of the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) visited Falam town yesterday to oversee and accelerate ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
The visit marks a critical step in the SSPC’s push to restore administration to the strategic town, which was recaptured from Chin resistance forces on 25 April 2026.
Accompanied by departmental officials and representatives from district and township administration bodies, the deputy minister first visited the temporary hospital operating out of the Falam Town Hall. There, he inspected the state of medical services and the progress on establishing a temporary operating theater.
General Hospital Director Dr. Cung Sin Thawng Luai provided the delegation with a briefing on the facility’s current operational status and urgent logistical requirements.
During his visit, the deputy minister instructed relevant departments to coordinate closely to resolve these operational gaps. He also met with healthcare workers and residents receiving treatment, offering words of encouragement.
Following the hospital inspection, the delegation toured damaged government office buildings to assess the impact of recent intense clashes. Mr. Myo Myint urged officials to prioritize rapid project implementation, emphasizing that effective cross-departmental coordination is essential to carry out reconstruction without further delay.
The ongoing reconstruction efforts follow months of intense conflict in Falam township, which resulted in the displacement of over 20,000 civilians, including more than 3,000 children. The fighting caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, including homes and the Falam General Hospital, due to prolonged artillery shelling and airstrikes.
While the SSPC has allocated 20 million Kyats for rehabilitation projects and an additional 10 million Kyats for military personnel, and has encouraged the return of displaced residents, significant challenges remain.
Many civilians are reportedly reluctant to return due to pervasive security concerns. Furthermore, high travel costs remain a major barrier, with reports of excessive fees being imposed at military checkpoints along the Kalay-Falam Road.
Administrative restoration began in earnest in early May 2026, following a reconstruction meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Vung Suan Thang in Hakha. Since that time, the SSPC has facilitated the return of over 100 non-Civil Disobedience Movement (non-CDM) government employees who had been sheltering in Kalay.
Despite these administrative steps, the path to full normalization for the town’s displaced population of approximately 4,300 to 5,000 residents remains complex, contingent upon both physical reconstruction and the restoration of safety and freedom of movement in the region. – Reporting by Daniel
