Note: Each paragraph is a separate piece of brief news compiled in date order.
1 November 2024 –
On 1 November, the Chin Defense Force-Mindat announced that 30 houses located in the western and eastern parts of Mindat town, Mindat township, Chin State, Myanmar, were burned down by the SAC troops in the month of October. And the SAC troops conducted at least 77 air strikes in the month of October, according to Radio Free Asia’s Chin language.
On 1 November, the Relief Committee of Bethel Baptist Church in Aizawl donated 250 bags of rice to more than 380 Chin refugee households living in and around Farkawn, Khankawn and Thekte villages, Champhai District, Mizoram State. In addition, the committee also conducted worship programs and provided psychosocial support sharing sessions. There are 315 families living in Farkawn village, 26 families living in Khankawn village and 46 families living in Thekte village, with a total population of nearly 2,000. Previously, the committee also visited IDP camps in Bungkhua village in 2023 and Salen village in 2024, Thantlang township, Chin State, and donated bags of rice.
2 November 2024 –
On 1- 2 November, the SAC reinforced the manpower and weapons with the military aircraft at the airport of Kalay town, Sagaing Region. “When I saw them coming down from the plane, they seemed to be newly recruited soldiers under the military service rule. I think they brought them here for military action,” said a local resident who witnessed the incident. The SAC in the area inspect the pedestrians every evening using military trucks.
On 2 November, SAC forces launched airstrikes in Thantlang town at 8:19 am, 8:23 am, 8:32 am and 8:37 am with bombs dropped amid clashes.
3 November 2024 –
On 3 November, a newly transferred SAC officer, Lt. Col., was fatally shot by snipers from local defence groups in Thantlang town, Chin State. The officer had recently joined his troops at the NLD office. Hakha SAC troops, dispatched to Thantlang at the end of October, are currently stationed at the NLD offices, LIB-269, and police stations in Thantlang. Ongoing conflicts between the CC and the SAC in the area have involved the SAC utilizing both heavy weaponry and aerial attacks.
On 3 November, the SAC set fire to about 5 staff houses located inside the Irrigation Office compound in Mindat town, mostly deserted by residents following conflict.
4 November 2024 –
On 4 November, a 60-year-old man, U Phu Htay, was killed, and two sisters, around 20 years old, sustained minor injuries in Saw town, Magway Region when small and heavy arms fired by the SAC from U Phu Hlaing Hall exploded on the Saw river bridge. A local man, riding his motorcycle, was unaware of the SAC soldiers’ presence in town. He was arrested by them after he ignored orders to stop and was subsequently taken to U Phu Hlaing Hall.
On 4 November, Mr. Pau Khanh Kai (also known as Ko Sittha), a 40-year-old deputy commander of PDF-Zoland, passed away after a month of inadequate medical care. He died en route to Mizoram, where he was traveling for further medical attention. A former SAC soldier in the heavy artillery section, he joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) after the military coup. He dedicated himself to the revolution and the establishment of federal democracy. PDF-Zoland expressed their grief for the loss of this committed hero.
On 4 November, Myanmar prisoners in Manipur, India, are reportedly in urgent need of medical attention. Difficult living conditions and inadequate access to medicine and care are contributing to their deteriorating health. Among them is 50-year-old U Aung Min, arrested under immigration laws, who is suffering from chronic lung disease and requires fluid drainage from his lungs. There are at least 13 prisoners who need urgent medical care for chronic illness. On the night of 25 February 2023, a 32-year-old, Ko Dem Kho Lun, a refugee of Myanmar, died of a heart attack in Imphal prison.
5 November 2024 –
On 5 November at about 11:00 am, the Asho Chin Defense Force together with its allies including the People’s Spring Alliance Force and Minbu District’s No. 2 Battalion attacked two SAC outposts located between the intersection of Bung Baw village and 11-Mile in Ngape township, Magway Region. Although the revolutionary forces were unable to fully capture the outposts due to heavy SAC weaponry, they successfully withdrew without casualties.
On 5 November, the Chin National Front (CNF) said that it welcomed the initial approach by India’s Council of World Affairs (ICWA) that organised a discussion on constitutional and federal affairs. A joint press conference was held by NUG, KNU, KNPP and CNF on 5th November. “Today, at this time, from India, we believe that such an invitation to our ethnic armed forces and the armed NUG based in the back will lead toward India with the positive direction and the road will open bigger. We can see that India has become more interested in Myanmar’s political scene. The security of the border region and their interests are often taken into account. Based on the experience of our ethnic armed revolution, we are always taking precautions against neighbouring countries such as India, then China and Thailand, however we welcome India’s approach,” said Salai Htet Ni of the CNF. The ethnic armed forces of the region bordering India, such as the Chin National Front (CNF), Arakan Army (AA) and the Kachin Liberation Army (KIA) were invited to the discussion session about constitutional affairs and federal affairs.
On 5 November, a SAC jet fighter from Nay Pyi Taw Air Force carried out two airstrikes in Mindat town, dropping four bombs at 1:42 am and 1:47 am.
6 November 2024 –
On 6 November, the SAC attacked Han Bon village, Mindat township, destroying classrooms, residential houses, and religious buildings.
On 6 November, a jet fighter from Tada U Air Force conducted two airstrikes using 500-pound bombs on the No. 3 circle of Mindat town.
7 November 2024 –
On 7 November, the Arakan Army (AA) freed a local man arrested in late October after a ransom money of 100 lakh kyats for the release was paid.
On 7 November, local defence forces attacked SAC troops using landmine bombs on Kalaywa road, Kalay Township, killing 9 SAC soldiers including a police officer.
On 7 November, clashes between SAC forces and local defence groups continued in Thantlang town. The local defence groups took over SAC’s bases at the police station, NLD office, and LIB 269.
8 November 2024 –
On 8 November from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, clashes broke out between SAC soldiers and the Chin National Defense Force (CNDF) in Tlanglo ward, Falam town, Chin State, burning down two civilian houses, killing a woman and injuring five local residents. Most of the local residents have fled the town as a result of the fight.
On 8 November, Assam Rifles and the Anti-Narcotics Department seized 129.35 grams of heroin, valued at 90.54 lakh rupees, from Zolawmsanga, a 24-year-old Myanmar national from Zote village, Champhai District, Mizoram State. The drugs were found hidden under his motorcycle. The seizure followed a joint investigation initiated after reliable information was received, as reported by local news outlets.
On 8 November, SAC troops burned down some of the houses in Bone Baw village, causing the villagers to flee into nearby forests. No one was in the village when the SAC soldiers burned down the houses. The village is home to about 100 houses with about 400 people.
9 November 2024 –
On 9 November, SAC soldiers and policemen from LIB 274 based in Mindat town burned down residential houses located near Khonum road and the Construction compound in the town, Chin State. “I can see the smoke from two places on the east and west sides in Mindat town. I can see the flames as well,” a male resident told Zalen.
On 9 November, the SAC dropped bombs weighing 500-pound twice in the west of Mindat town. A local woman told Zalen: “The SAC shot twice, at around 4:00 pm, and we heard the sound of shooting. It was on the west side of the town.” The details of damages are not yet known due to communication difficulties.
On 9 November at about 8:30 pm, SAC’s scout plane flew and filled up food items at SAC’s LIB 274 base.
10 November 2024 –
On 9 and 10 November, there were nearly 100 airstrikes around Mindat town, Chin State, according to local residents. SAC’s Battalion 368 based in Kyaukhtu, Magway Region also fired heavy weapons and dropped bombs through drones, and also used long-range missiles. The details of the damage are yet unknown.
On 10 November from 12:30 pm to 2:30 am, SAC also dropped weapons and food items at LIB-274 base in Mindat town.
On 10 November, local sources reported that SAC jet fighters carried out airstrikes near Zamual village as well as Thaisang village in Falam township and also Khuazann ward in Falam town in the morning.
Updates: In Falam town, Chin State, most residents have been fleeing to safer areas since 25 October due to possible clashes between local defence groups and SAC forces. According to local sources, an estimate of over 9,000 have fled to nearby safe villages, Hakha town and Kalay town, and also to part of India’s Mizoram State.
11 November 2024 –
On 11 November at about 3 pm, clashes between local defence forces in Chin State happened in a location near Lailenpi town, Matupi Township. There were casualties and injuries reported from both sides as the fight lasted for an hour. A resident said that the attacks where heavy weapons were fired had killed a woman and forced villagers to flee their homes.
On 11 November, a SAC jet fighter carried out two airstrikes in Mindat town and six airstrikes in Falam town, dropping 500-pound bombs.
12 November 2024 –
On 12 November at about 12:00 noon, SAC’s jet fighters dropped bombs in Kanchaung village, Saw township, Magway Region. In the airstrike, about 20 unexploded bombs were left on the ground. A resident told Zalen: “I even saw them shooting from the hidden bunkers. They fired 3 times from a very low altitude. The grain in the paddy fields was also damaged.”
On 12 November, the Chinland Defense Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) reported that it engaged in fighting from 12 July to 12 November 2024 that resulted in significant losses for the SAC. CDF-Hakha reported killing 53 SAC soldiers, injuring 14, and capturing 6 alive. They also seized over 52 weapons, including 60mm, MA 15, and M79 firearms. During this period, 13 policemen and 4 soldiers from the SAC based in Hakha town defected to CDF-Hakha. CDF-Hakha also claimed to have destroyed a Mi-17 military helicopter and successfully halted SAC reinforcements of manpower and food supplies for 82 days during the conflict between Hakha and Thantlang towns.
On 12 November, the Chinland Defense Force in Hakha said that the fighting against SAC forces continued between Hakha town and Thantlang Town. Since July this year, over 50 SAC soldiers were reported dead, six captured alive, 14 injured and over 50 different types of weapons seized.
On 12 November, a jet fighter from Tada U Air Force conducted eight airstrikes using 500-pound bombs inside of Mindat town.
13 November 2024 –
On 13 November, SAC jet fighters launched air strikes on various parts of Mindat town from local sources.
14 November 2024 –
On 14 November, SAC troops stationed at Kalay Technical University launched drone attacks on local defence forces in Myogyigone village in Sagaing Region, injuring a 7-year-old child in his shoulder and a 40-year-old father in his head.
On 14 November, local sources reported that SAC Y-12 transport aircraft and jet fighters carried out four airstrikes on Falam town.
On 14 November, a team of the Women Department of the Chin Baptist Churches USA (CBCUSA) arrived in Aizawl, Mizoram State, India, and met with organizations such as Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA), Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) and All Mizoram Women’s Federation (AMWF). The team has been donating for the anti-drug campaign in Mizoram since 2022. The CYMA expressed its gratitude for the support from CBCUSA and presented a certificate of appreciation and Mizo traditional clothing, while other organizations also presented souvenirs.
15 November 2024 –
On 15 November in the morning, a clash broke out between Meitei armed groups together with SAC soldiers and Indian Assam Rifles when 3 members of the Meitei armed group stationed in Minthar village, Tamu township, Sagaing Region entered the Indian border. The clash resulted in four Meitei soldiers killed and two Assam Rifles soldiers injured. In response, the Assam Rifles relocated Myanmar refugees to safety and imposed a week-long curfew as they also confiscated their phones for security.
On 15 November, at around 10:55 am and 6:01 pm, SAC jet fighters from Nay Pyi Taw Air Force launched airstrikes on locations closer to Falam town.
16 November 2024 –
On 16 November, SAC troops stationed at Kalay Technical University dropped bombs using drones in Tomar village, Kalay township, Sagaing Region.
On 16 November at about 4:30 pm, SAC troops stationed in Gangaw township, Magway Region, fired 8 artillery shells of 80 mm on Za Haw village and its surrounding area, injuring 5 local civilians, including a 12-year-old child who got serious injuries in the stomach, and 6 cattle (one of which died instantly), and destroying houses.
On 16 November, a 14-year-old from Falam township, Chin State, who arrived in New Delhi in March 2024, was attacked in a New Delhi park by five local youths. He sustained stab wounds to the chest and stomach while swinging with friends. Fortunately, he was immediately transported to the hospital and survived after receiving medical treatment, as reported by the president of the Chin Refugees Committee (CRC), New Delhi, to Zalen.
On 16 November, at around 2:00 pm, a Y-12 transport aircraft dropped bombs on various locations in Mindat town over sixteen times.
17 November 2024 –
On 17 November, at around 8:am and 9:00 am, SAC Y-12 transport aircraft carried out fourteen airstrikes on various parts of Mindat town.
SAC soldiers from LIB 274 military base in Mindat town burned down civilian houses located 3 miles west of the town. The full extent of the damage is unknown due to communication disruptions.
On 17 November at about 8 am, SAC’s Y-12 plane supplied food items, ammunition and military equipment via parachutes to LIB 274 base in Mindat town, and carried out bomb attacks at least 14 times. The full extent of the damage from the airstrikes remain unknown.
On 17 November, SAC’s Ministry of Energy informed the Myanmar Petroleum Trade Association (MPTA) of the new restrictions, saying that it would stop issuing fuel quotas for all townships in Chin State. The news had immediate impacts on the prices of fuels, increasing at local levels. “People are worried, so they rush to buy gasoline. The price immediately went up by more than 10,000 kyats in a single day. Some have run out of gasoline and have nothing to sell. Even if the country does not supply it, we believe it may be imported from India.”
18 November 2024 –
On 18 November, a SAC Mi-17 transport helicopter made four trips to LIB 266 base on Mount Rung in Hakha, transporting reinforcements and replenishing weapons and ammunition.
On 18 November, soldiers from SAC’s LIB 274 burned down civilian houses in the 2-mile west ward of Mindat town, Mindat township, Chin State. The extent of the damages were unknown due to communication and security issues, according to the local residents.
19 November 2024 –
On 19 November at about 10:38 am, the SAC dropped 500-pound bombs twice using used jet fighters in Mindat town, Mindat township, Chin State. “The explosion sound was also quite loud,” a local resident told Zalen. The extent of the damages are still unknown.
On 19 November, the SAC Mi-17 transport helicopter made four trips to LIB 266 base on Mount Rung in Hakha town.
On 19 November at about 10:00 am, SAC soldiers dropped two bombs in Saing Du village, Gangaw township, Magway Region, injuring a woman in her leg. Again at about 7:00 pm, SAC fired 120 mm at Saing Du village, causing an explosion at the site of Myittha bridge, but the extent of the damages and casualties still remains unknown.
20 November 2024 –
On 20 November at about 1:30 pm, SAC troops conducted airstrikes using Mi-35 jet fighters 4 times in the area between Kyar Khe village and Nyaung village, Htilin township, Magway Region. But the extent of the damages and casualties.
On 20 November at about 4:00 pm, People’s Revolution Alliance (PRA-Magway) forces attacked approximately 40 patrolling SAC soldiers near Goke Gyi village in Ngape township, Magway, resulting in 9 deaths, including sergeants, and 10 injuries. A PRA-Magway official stated that many of the SAC casualties were forcibly recruited soldiers. The official also emphasized the group’s ongoing efforts to gain control of the Padan-Ann road.
On 20 November, intense fighting ensued over the course of four days after more than 80 State Administration Council (SAC) soldiers from Htilin town, Gangaw township, Magway Region, launched an attack on the Yaw Army (YA) Column-2 area in Kyaukhtu town, Htilin township. The assault involved the use of heavy weaponry and a Mi-35 helicopter.
On 20 November, a jet fighter from Tada U Air Force conducted two airstrikes using 500-pound bombs inside of Mindat town. On that day, local sources reported that a SAC Mi-17 transport helicopter replenished weapons, ammunition and supplies in Hakha.
21 November 2024 –
On 21 November, SAC jet fighters and Y-12 transport aircraft launched airstrikes on various parts of Falam town from local sources. On the same day, a jet fighter launched two airstrikes with 500-pound bombs inside Mindat town.
22 November 2024 –
On 22 November from 1:00 am until 2:00 pm, the SAC troops were consecutively dropping 500-and-250-pound bombs using jet fighter and Y-12 reconnaissance aircraft in Mindat town and its surrounding areas. The SAC troops from Mindat town also fired 120 mm heavy weapons in areas near the town about 20 times at about 10:00 pm last night. The SAC airplanes have conducted airstrikes in Mindat town for 13 days (9-22 November).
On 22 November 24, in Halawa village from Paletwa township, Chin State, a local female teacher died after stepping on a landmine while on her way to the fields.
On 22 November, CNDF (Chin National Defence Force) stated that SAC jet fighters made two airstrikes with Cluster bombs inside Falam town on 22 November.
On 22 November, a joint investigation by the Mamit District police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of 13 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at 16.9 million rupees. The arrests took place near Zamuang village. The arrested individuals are Malsawmdinga, aged 33, from Khawpuichip village, Falam township, Chin State, and Lalhmunsiama, aged 27, and Vanlalenga, aged 21, both residents of Aizawl city, Mizoram State, India.
On 22 November at about 7:00 am, a 35-year-old mother of three from Sami town, Paletwa township, was discovered unconscious, naked, and severely tortured the day after she went to search for curry in a stream. She had been raped and bore torture wounds. The perpetrator remains at large. The woman is currently receiving medical treatment at Sami hospital and is unable to speak or move. Her family is appealing to local organizations for assistance in identifying and apprehending the perpetrator.
23 November 2024 –
On 23 November at about 1:00 pm, the SAC troops completely burned houses in Bone Baw village, a Chin village in Ngape township, Magway Region, after the fighting broke out between Bone Baw and Kywe Ta Lin villages.
On 23 November, at around 6:49 pm, 6:54 pm and 7:25 pm, SAC jet fighters from Nay Pyi Taw Air Force launched airstrikes in Mindat town with three cluster bombs, and SAC used 500-pound bombs and 250-pound bombs to make airstrikes. On that evening, Y-12 transport aircraft dropped bombs on various locations in Mindat town over an estimated fifty times using 120 mm tank shells.
On 23 November, Asho Chin Defense Forces (ACDF) and its allies ambushed and attacked the SAC troops who retreated from a camp under the Western Region command (Ann) in Rakhine State. In the attack. Two SAC soldiers were killed, 14 others were captured, and weapons and ammunition were also seized.
24 November 2024 –
On 24 November, a clash broke out between local defence forces and the SAC at two miles from Hakha town, Chin State and the SAC troops from LIB 266 based on Mount Rung assisted its soldiers with heavy weapons. The local defence forces also attacked other SAC stronghold bases between Timit and Thantlang town. The extent of casualties are unknown due to communication difficulties.
On 24 November, according to local sources, a Y-8 transport aircraft and jet fighter conducted two airstrikes using 500-pound bombs and 120 mm tank shells on various locations in Mindat.
On 24 November, a tragic incident occurred in Paletwa Township, Chin State, when Mr. Htun Aung, a Christian pastor from Baungwe village, drowned attempting to rescue his daughter. According to a local resident who spoke to Kimo Media, “His daughter and the other four survived, but the father drowned.” The incident unfolded after their boat’s propeller broke while they were fleeing towards India. Just four days prior, Mr. Htun Aung had sent his wife to an Indian-border village due to concerns about civilian arrests by the Arakan Army (AA).
On 24 November, the Tonzang Township People’s Administrative Groups reported that 30 non-CDM personnel, including three State Administration Council (SAC) police officers, had joined their ranks. These officers had defected in August from SAC police stations in Tonzang town and have since been moved to a secure location. Since local defense groups captured Tonzang town in May 2022, many non-CDM workers have sought to join the people, with over 30 individuals having been accepted under the group’s direction. A spokesperson for the group appealed to remaining SAC officers to defect, stressing the significance of aligning with the people’s cause.
On 24 November at night, the SAC MIG-29 jet fighter flew from Tada U Air Force base dropped 500 pound bombs twice in Mindat town, Chin State, and Y-12 bombers flew twice from Magway Air Force base, also dropped bombs more than 50 times from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm last night.
On 24 November at 6:00 pm, the SAC burned down two houses near the IB-274 gate on the Three Mile Road in Mindat Town. The Chin Brotherhood officials said that the fighting between the Chin Brotherhood alliances and the SAC was currently intense in Falam and Mindat Towns.
25 November 2024 –
On 25 November at about 6:15 am, Chinland Defense Forces-Asho ambushed and attacked over 20 SAC soldiers providing security on the Ann-Padan road near Goke Gyi village, Ngape township, Magway. The SAC troops, en route from Minbu town to Ann, suffered 4 killed and many injured. One MA (1) rifle, a backpack, and military uniforms with the 88th Division insignia were seized.
On 25 November, SAC jet fighters from Meiktila Air Force launched two airstrikes in the Timit area near Hakha town at around 6:23 pm and 6:24 pm.
On 25 November at about 7:00 am, two SAC jet fighters flew from the Tada U Air Force base, dropped 500 pound bombs twice and 250 pound bombs 4 times in Mindat town. In addition, at about 6:00 pm, the SAC burned down two houses near the LIB 274 base gate located on the 3 miles road in Mindat town.
On 25 November at about 5:00 pm, Salai Kyaw Than Aung, a deputy battalion commander of the Chinland Defense Force (CDF-Lautu) Brigade-1, Battalion 1, based in Lautu area, Thantlang township, Chin State, has given his life for the people and nation while participating in the battle to seize the SAC camp based between Hakha and Thantlang towns.
On 25 November at about 8:00 am, the SAC jet fighter bombed Vaar village, Falam township, Chin State, destroying at least five houses, including a Baptist church, according to the local residents.
On 25 November, a joint team of the Zokhawthar Police and the Assam Rifles seized 22 soap cases of heroin, valued at 19 million rupees, from Van Biak Mang, aged 42, originally from Webula town, Falam township, Chin State. The seizure occurred in Melbuk village, Champhai District, Mizoram State, India, where Mang was driving a 125 motorcycle. This operation followed prior intelligence.
On 25 November, a 29-year-old pregnant woman in Letpanchaung died, along with her baby after being seriously injured in the head on November 17 due to heavy weapons fired by the SAC.
26 November 2024 –
On 26 November, at approximately 2:00 PM, the conflict between the SAC and the Chin Brotherhood, along with their allied forces, escalated. During this intensification, the SAC deliberately launched four bombs on Lumte village in Falam township, Chin State. This attack resulted in the deaths of at least six local civilians (five men and one woman), injured numerous others, and caused significant damage to houses in the area, as reported by a local resident.
On 26 November, local residents reported that the SAC purposefully fired heavy weapons at Letpanchaung village in Kalay township, Sagaing Region. This deliberate attack killed four individuals: Ms. Lalbiakpuii, aged 25, Mr. Lal Rap El, aged 14, Mrs. Hlawn Neih Par, aged 54, and Mr. Lalhmingthanga, aged 65.
On 26 November, three jet fighters from Tada U air force carried out a total of three airstrikes in the Timit area near Hakha town at around 8:26 am, 8:30 am and 8:36 am. Additionally, residents reported that a Y-8 transport aircraft dropped about 90 packages by parachute at LIB 266 base on Mount Rung in Hakha town. SAC also conducted an airstrike on the Lumte Village Health Clinic in Falam township on 26 November. The airstrike resulted in the deaths of seven people, including two healthcare workers.
27 November 2024 –
On 27 November at about 10:00 pm, local residents reported that the SAC deliberately dropped two bombs in Cerhmun village, Falam township, Chin State. Fortunately, despite the absence of fighting in the area, there were no damages or casualties. Additionally, another jet fighter from Tada U Air Force launched two more airstrikes at a location between Falam and Hakha towns at 10:08 pm and 10:14 pm.
On 27 November, Mr. Htay Win, the village chief of Setaw village in Pwintbyu township of Magway region, a key supporter of the SAC, and the founder of Pyusawhti (pro-SAC militia) was killed by local armed groups. A spokesperson of local armed groups said: “U Htay Win was captured, questioned and later executed.” The spokesperson highlighted that he [Htay Win] had been found to be forcibly recruiting village youths for SAC military training, extorting money from communities, and threatening local armed groups to leave the township, adding: “Weapons and phones were also seized from him.” He was arrested following the fighting that broke out near the Maezali-Setaw bridge.
28 November 2024 –
On 28 November at about 10:00 am, a landmine planted by the SAC soldiers near Khaikam police station in Tedim township, Chin State, accidentally exploded while they were inspecting it. Although there was no significant damage, fragments from the explosion caused panic among teachers and students who were in a school nearby. The Police quickly informed and reassured the teachers and students at the school not to be afraid. Khaikam was known as a town in Chin State controlled by the SAC.
On 28 November, Yaw Army successfully cleared the area after intense fighting seizing two MA-1 rifles and additional military equipment. The engagement resulted in the deaths of 24 SAC soldiers, including a platoon commander, with one soldier captured. SAC forces ultimately retreated to Htilin town, and the Mi-35 aircraft did not reappear. The victory was a result of collaborative efforts between the Yaw Army, Chin Brotherhood, and various local armed groups, including drone units.
On 28 November, SAC conducted a total of five airstrikes: twice in a location in Falam township, once in a location in Mindat township and twice in a location in Hakha township.
On 30 November, a SAC jet fighter from Tada U Air Force conducted airstrikes at approximately 8:55 am and 9:01 am at a location in Falam township. Subsequently, another jet fighter carried out an airstrike on the Timit area near Hakha town at 9:11 am. On the same day, a Y-12 transport aircraft dropped 14 packages by parachute to the LIB 274 Battalion in Mindat town.
29 November 2024 –
On 29 November, the SAC jet fighters dropped four bombs near Satthwarchaung village in Kawlin township, Sagaing Region, causing a fuel tanker explosion at about 11:00 pm.
30 November 2024 –
On 30 November, the SAC forces reportedly burned houses near the 3-mile junction and west ward of Mindat town, Chin State, and the extent of damages are unknown.
On 30 November, local defence forces seized four SAC camps in the Timit River hills located between Hakha and Thantlang towns. According to sources, about 20 SAC soldiers were killed, 19 captured and a significant amount of weapons and ammunition were seized. The Ruavazung camp near Hakha town was taken at about 9:30 am, resulting in 13 SAC soldiers dead, 19 others captured and at least 40 guns seized along with ammunition. The Umpu Puaknak camp was captured later at about 5:00 pm. 3 SAC soldiers were killed and 12 guns were seized. After the Timit River and Nun Thluak Bo camps were seized, the SAC soldiers fled in disarray.
General news updates in November:
- Since 4 November, the SAC troops in Mawlaik township, Sagaing Region, have escalated forced recruitment of porters by raiding the civilian homes, dragging individuals out even from their bedrooms and demanding 130 lakh Kyats per person for the release. Those unable to pay are sent to a training center in Kalay town, Sagaing Region. The residents have been urged to stay indoors after dark as the SAC also targets workers on fast vehicles and motorcycles. At least 150 local youths were forcibly recruited into the military service in the month of September alone.
- Farmers in Paletwa Township, Chin State, are fetching good prices for their oranges this year, as the main crop is now being sold to India. Previously, oranges from the Paletwa region were primarily exported to Rakhine State. However, due to ongoing conflict in Rakhine State, exports there are no longer possible. The oranges are predominantly cultivated in areas such as Kuletchaung, Yoletchaung, Shinletchaung, and Utha Linchaung within Paletwa Township. Pricing varies: near Mee Zar village, four oranges sell for 1,000 kyats, while in Paletwa town, three oranges are sold for 5,000 kyats. In India, six oranges can be purchased for 100 rupees. Paletwa Township is situated in western Myanmar, sharing borders with Rakhine State, India, and Bangladesh.
- Due to recent fighting and a transportation blockade by SAC troops in Kalay town, Sagaing Region, Hakha town in Chin State is experiencing a sharp increase in food and goods prices. This situation, updated as of November 26, is causing difficulties for local residents and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Paletwa, Tedim, Thantlang, and Falam townships. Meanwhile, the SAC is reinforcing its military presence in Hakha town with additional troops and equipment.
- Chin State’s Paletwa Township is experiencing discontent among the Chin people due to the Arakan Army’s (AA) introduction of the Arakan education system, which uses the Rakhine language for the 2025-2026 academic year. Despite ongoing conflict, residents feel forced to comply under AA control. Paletwa is home to approximately 80,000 Chin people, including the Khumi (Khaung So, Anu, Matu, Mara, and Daai Chin sub-groups), and about 20,000 Rakhine people. The AA is actively implementing this education system across Rakhine and parts of Chin State, following their seizure of State Administration Council (SAC) camps on January 14, which has resulted in many residents becoming internally displaced persons (IDPs).
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