Note: Each paragraph is a separate piece of brief news compiled in date order.
1 September 2025
On 1 September, locals reported that since mid-August, over 50 men have been arrested in Kalay town, Sagaing Region, for forced military conscription. The arrests took place across several neighbourhoods, including Mingalar Garden, Nyaung Pin Thar, Aung Mingalar, Chan Myae Aung Zay, Pin Lone, Aung Titsar, and Thazin, during raids by Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) members and police. The number is expected to rise. Reports also indicate the junta has demanded 500,000 kyats from families for the release of detainees, along with a replacement recruit.
On 1 September at around 5:30 pm, the military junta carried out six airstrikes on the northeastern part of Pauk township, Magway Region, using a Y-12 reconnaissance and transport aircraft. According to locals, 41 bombs were dropped, but the exact location and extent of the damage remain unclear.
2 September 2025
On 2 September, local defence forces seized the Taung Inn military base in Taung In village, Mawlaik township, Sagaing Region. The junta troops retreated toward Kin Tat and Nar Pin villages under artillery support from the SAC 365th Light Infantry Battalion, leaving one Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) member dead and reportedly suffering heavy casualties. Local defence forces captured the base without any losses.
3 September 2025
On 3 September, the Chin National University (CNU) announced that applications are now open for the second batch of the Pre-College Diploma in Community Developmentprogram, which will begin in the first week of November 2025.
4 September 2025
On 4 September at around 1:00 pm, Ms. Pari, a 35-year-old shop owner from Lay Seik village, Mindat township, Chin State, was robbed and stabbed to death by a male customer. The attacker, Mr. Win Lin Htun, aged 25, from Ah Kyi Ka Tin village in Saw township, stabbed her 13 times after stealing gold and money. He admitted during questioning that he had come to Chin State specifically to commit robbery and theft.
On 4 September, Ms. Mang Ku, a 26-year-old woman from Hriphi village, Thantlang township, Chin State, died while giving birth to triplets after fleeing conflict. She gave birth to three boys, but both she and two of the infants died. The family had fled to her husband’s village after fighting broke out in Thantlang town.
On 4 September, the Mindat Township People’s Administration announced a township-wide population census and household registration initiative. The census aims to improve public service delivery and coordination with civilian organisations. Residents are asked to report changes such as moves, births, and deaths using the specified household registration form, which is valid only within Mindat township.
5 September 2025
On 5 September, the SAC transported voting machines to Tamu town, Sagaing Region, by helicopter. The machines are now stored at the township office. Locals report that teachers assigned to polling stations have not received training on the electronic system, causing anxiety among communities over potential mistakes, as incorrect use could be perceived as support for the military.
On 5 September, a Military Affairs Security (MAS) officer, also serving as an Intelligence Officer (IO) for LIB 347 in Tamu town, was airlifted to Kalay General Hospital. The officer had sustained severe injuries in a motorcycle accident on 2 September, which Tamu General Hospital was unable to treat. This was one of three accidents that day, with one resulting in a fatality. That same evening, two other military officers, wounded during a six-day battle in Nan Mun Tar village, Tamu township, Sagaing Region, were also transported to Kalay via helicopter.
6 September 2025
On 6 September, two around 10-year-old girls, Lia Cing San Nuam and Lia Nuam Lam Cing, drowned in the river while crossing it with a friend on a route to Carmel Prayer Mount in Kalay township, Sagaing Region. Strong currents near Se Ywar village swept them away. Their bodies were later recovered among rocks under and above the bridge.
On 6 September, the Matupi Township People’s Administrative Committee (PAC) announced a six-month extension of its term, from 20 July 2025 to 20 January 2026 as it was unable to hold its one-year assembly. Formed on 20 July 2024 under ICNCC (Interim Chin National Consultative Council)/CDF-Matupi (Chinland Defence Force) Brigade-1 directives, the PAC cited the political situation and missed meetings of township representatives as reasons for the delay.
7 September 2025
On 7 September at around 9:30 pm, 55-year-old Ms. San Eh, a Chin female refugee from Tinglong village, Matupi township, was killed in a motorcycle collision in Sihhmui village, Mizoram State. She had been standing near her home after leaving the evening church service when a motorcycle carrying two reportedly intoxicated men struck her. She was pronounced dead around 12:00 p.m. on 8 September, and the suspects are held at Sihhmui police station.
On 7 September, Indian security forces arrested four Meitei militants near Moreh, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, as they fled after collaborating with junta troops in Tamu township, Sagaing Region. Observers noted that Meitei separatist fighters allied with the Myanmar junta are increasingly crossing into India, where Indian security forces have already arrested some.
8 September 2025
On 8 September, a woman, Ms. San Ri, was killed when the SAC’s LIB 365 military unit fired heavy weapons in Moe Kaung ward, Mawlaik, Sagaing Region. Locals said the military fires almost daily and tries to blame local defence forces, who denied involvement. Previous incidents include heavy shelling on 27 August that injured a child at the sports ground and damaged a house, and on 29 August, shells exploded in the town market, wounding three People.
On 8 September, a 20-minute clash broke out between CDF-Mara (Chinland Defence Force-Mara and MDF (Maraland Defence Force), triggered by territorial movements, according to CDF-Mara. According to CDF-Mara spokesperson John Law, they suffered no casualties, while MDF losses are unknown.
On 8 September, the Matupi Township Education Board accused MRO (Matupi Revolutionary Organization)/CDF-Matupi (Chinland Defence Force-Matupi) of forcibly conscripting students and teachers on 8 August and ignoring repeated requests for dialogue. Despite appeals from parents, teachers, and religious leaders between 11 and 14 August, the group did not respond. The board condemned MRO/CDF-Matupi for obstructing education and acting in an authoritarian manner.
9 September 2025
On 9 September, Mr. Sui Cung, a Chin man from Salen village, Thantlang township, Chin State, who had sought refuge in Pangkhua village, Lawngtlai District, was found dead in a border stream by villagers from Vartekkai village, Lawngtlai District, Mizoram. He had been arrested on 4 September by the YLA (Young Lai Association) in the middle of the village due to a significant amount of drugs found in his travel bag. Mr. Cung then claimed he was going to buy betel nut and escaped. His partially decomposed body, clad only in underwear, was later identified by his family.
On 9 September, Mr. Ceu, who stole about 160 lakhs kyat (3.04 lakhs rupee) from Pu Tha Kam of Lung Ding village, fled to Mizoram. After briefly escaping detention by local councils and the YMA (Young Mizo Association), he was re-arrested by CDF-Thantlang (Chinland Defence Force-Thantlang) Battalion 4 on 10 September. Of the stolen amount, 267,000 Indian rupees was recovered, while 63,000 Indian rupees had been spent. The suspect has been returned to Chin State for legal action, with the Zahnak Area Administrative Committee coordinating with Mizoram authorities to address future cross-border crimes.
10 September 2025
On 10 September, CDF-Tonzang (Chinland Defence Force-Tonzang) announced that it will begin military cooperation with Zo Chin Defence Force in Chin State and Sagaing Region. Despite earlier tensions, the groups said their differences have been resolved. The CDF-Tonzang and the Zo Chin Defence Force are allied armed forces operating under the Chinland defense structure. They have formed a partnership with the Chin National Front/Chin National Army (CNF/CNA).
On 10 September, the junta launched a series of airstrikes in Pauk township, Magway Region, using Yak-130 jet fighters and Y-12 reconnaissance aircraft. Attacks began at 3 pm, with two jet fighter strikes in western Pauk, followed by seven bombing runs by Y-12 aircraft around 6 pm. Jet fighters also struck near Ywarthitsu village in the northeast that morning. Locals reported nonstop attacks, with more than 20 bombs dropped along the Pauk–Htilin border. The extent of damage is still unknown.
On 10 September, the Arakan Army (AA) reported that over 70 junta soldiers were killed and several others injured in clashes near Sun Tet village, Ngape township, Magway Region, on 4 and 7 September. The AA also seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition from the junta forces.
On 10 September at around 12 midnight, the SAC carried out an airstrike in Kanpetlet township, Chin State. The junta forces dropped three bombs from the air over Khar Pan village around midnight, causing minor injuries to a civilian. Only one civilian was slightly injured, and no further damage was caused.
On 10 September, a local Naga organisation in Manipur State, India, issued a notice to Myanmar refugees in Matkalap village, Tengnoupal District, ordering them to return home within a month without explanation. Refugees said they are awaiting discussions with the village head to negotiate a resolution.
11 September 2025
On 11 September at around 5 am, the SAC carried out drone and bomb attacks near Pansan village, Gangaw township, Magway Region. Reports indicate six armed drones were used in two separate bombing runs. A resident said bombs were dropped near the northern part of the village, across from Myinchit Hill, though the reason for the attack remains unclear.
12 September 2025
On 12 September, junta soldiers in Tamu township, Sagaing Region, forcibly conscripted seven youths who were playing cane ball, taking them to the local police station, where others are also being detained for transport by plane. Residents reported that soldiers are issuing summons to villages and arresting those who refuse to join, describing the arrests as extremely brutal.
On 12 September, phone and internet lines in Kalay township, Sagaing Region, were down. Residents rely on limited internet access at some tea shops or private homes, sometimes paying for short usage. Locals report that the junta frequently cuts communications during military operations or preparations, though there are currently no active battles in the township.
14 September 2025
On 14 September, the junta-controlled Election Commission announced that no general elections would be held in four townships of Chin State such as Matupi, Mindat, Kanpetlet, and Paletwa, citing conditions unsuitable for a free and fair vote. The decision was made under Section 10 (c) of the Union Election Commission Law.
On 14 September, the junta-controlled Election Commission announced that elections would not be held in Saw and Htilin townships of Magway Region, citing security concerns.
On 14 September, the Chinland Defence Force – Kalay Kabaw Gangaw (CDF-KKG) announced the successful graduation of its 5th Weekly Basic Military Training Course, held on 13 September 2025. During the ceremony, trainees received awards including the Model Award, Best Discipline Award, Perseverance Award, and Best in Military Parade Award.
15 September 2025
On 15 September in Mindat township, Chin State, a 10-year-old boy, Mr. Thang Kui Shing, was swept away by the strong current of the Maw Stream while returning to a hillside farm. His family had fled conflict in Htilin to Sonetaung, and with schools closed, they were farming when the accident occurred. Search efforts for his body are still ongoing.
On 15 September, the Chin National Front (CNF) urged on International Day of Democracy all resistance forces to unite and prepare for a decisive final offensive against the military dictatorship . The CNF declared that the moment had arrived for the peak of the struggle, arguing that only the uprooting of the army regime would allow true democracy to take root, and called on resistance forces to stand with the people and wage the final battle to end the dictatorship.
On 15 September, junta forces in Kanbalu township, Sagaing Region, increased forced conscription, causing youths and their families to flee. By 17 September, the People’s Defence Force (PDF) reported rescuing several escapees. In Tigyaing township, the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) has also been recruiting one person per household, forcing thousands of residents to seek refuge in liberated areas.
16 September 2025
On 16 September, Shri Donny Lalruatsanga, serving as the Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in the Lawngtlai District of Mizoram, India, issued a ban on the illegal trade and transport of sand and stone, including exports to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar. Vehicles and licenses involved in violations can be seized.
17 September 2025
On 17 September, 14 ethnic youths who the junta had forcibly conscripted in July and August joined the Kalay District People’s Defence Force (PDF) Drone Unit, bringing their weapons to Kalay township, Sagaing Region. Each youth received an emergency reward of 3,000,000 kyat and continues to fight alongside their comrades against SAC military forces.
On 17 September, in Kalay township, Sagaing Region, near Sin Aing Ma (Pyusawhti) village, troops from Aung Chan Tha (Pyu) camp were attacked by local defence groups. As a result, three Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) members were injured, and one was captured with a BA-63 rifle, magazine, and 25 rounds of 7.62 ammunition.
On 17 September, in Kanpetlet township, Chin State, CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) police and recruits were ordered to report to the Township People’s Police by 31 October. Those who fail to comply may face disciplinary action. The directive follows an 11 September meeting, which required inactive personnel who have participated in the CDM since February 2021 to resume their duties.
18 September 2025
On 18 September, the Chinland Defence Force–Hakha (CDF-Hakha) issued timber transport restrictions in Hakha township, Chin State. From 20 September to 10 October, moving timber or logs into the township without permits from local or township forestry authorities is prohibited. Applications must be submitted three days in advance for local transport and five days for inter-township transport. Violations may result in legal action.
On 18 September, a Myanmar refugee in Champhai town, Mizoram, was instructed to return to Myanmar due to alleged misconduct, according to the Young Mizo Association (YMA). Reports indicate that at least ten Myanmar refugees in Mizoram have been forced to return for issues such as alcohol abuse, drug offences, or other misconduct.
On 18 September, the SAC ordered Yae Nan village in Tamu township, Sagaing Region, to provide 17 men, including both young and married men, for conscription into military service.
20 September 2025
On 20–21 September, 208 non-CDM teachers in Tamu town, Sagaing Region, received two days of training from the SAC military commission on operating Myanmar’s electronic voting machines, ahead of the December 2025 elections. The session, initially planned for 22 August, was postponed to September.
On 20 September, junta forces recaptured Kyun Thar village in southern Kalay township, Sagaing Region, from the Chinland Defence Force–Kalay-Kabaw-Gangaw (CDF-KKG). One CDF-KKG Battalion No. 7 member was killed, another captured, and the junta is now laying mines, building bunkers, and preparing a permanent base in the village. [Updated: Private Van Ro Thang from Battalion 2 was injured and later died on 26 September during treatment.] Another CDF-KKG fighter from Battalion 7 was captured by junta forces that morning.
21 September 2025
On 21 September, the CDF-Daai thanked allies, especially the Arakan Army (AA), for military aid and the Chin Defence Force-Mindat for foundational training on its fourth anniversary. The group highlighted extensive collaboration with the AA, including training, weapons, and combat experience, reaffirming their strong alliance. Looking ahead, CDF-Daai aims to unite all Daai ethnic groups in southern Chin State (Mindat, Matupi, Kanpetlet, and Paletwa townships) under the Daai Regional Council (DRC) to cooperate with other Chin defence forces in establishing the Chin nation. The statement also honoured fallen and injured comrades and thanked all supporters.
On 21 September between 9:42 pm and 9:50 pm, SAC airstrikes hit Sanpya Ward in Mindat town, Chin State. Two jet fighters from Naypyidaw, Myanmar, carried out four bombings, damaging seven civilian homes.
On 21 September, Assam Rifles and Mizoram police seized a U.S.-made M4A1 rifle, magazines, and ammunition during a search in Zokhawthar village on the India–Myanmar border. A man named Robert Vanlalliana was arrested. While some media outlets claimed he is a leader of CNO/CNDF, this has not been independently verified.
Four years after being displaced by fighting, over 200 residents of Thantlang township, Chin State, have died. Their mass exodus occurred on 21 September 2021, marking four years of displacement on 21 September 2025. Before the military coup, Thantlang town had over 2,200 households and a population exceeding 10,400. The entire town has since been destroyed by fire. Displaced Thantlang residents are now scattered across 136 villages in and outside Myanmar, seeking refuge and shelter in towns in India and Myanmar. 212 have died and are buried in 13 villages in Mizoram, India, and 44 villages in Myanmar. As of 21 September 2025, Hakha town hosts over 800 Thantlang IDPs, the largest number of conflict-related IDPs.
22 September 2025
On 22 September, in Aizawl, Mizoram, the Public Target, Vocational Training Department launched an eight-week Basic Sewing Course for CDM soldiers, police personnel, civilian staff, and Myanmar refugees. Ten trainees are learning sewing, embroidery, and knitting to gain livelihood skills. Organisers said the program aims to help displaced women rebuild their lives and sustain themselves in their places of refuge.
23 September 2025
On 23 September, the Chinland Government’s Ministry of Construction announced the reopening of the section between Tlangrua and Kuhchah villages located on Thantlang – Zophei road, which had collapsed earlier in September due to heavy rains. While small vehicles can now pass, larger ones remain blocked. Locals report that many other roads in Thantlang township are also damaged by landslides, making travel difficult.
On 23 September, the National Unity Government (NUG) reported that a drone strike in Kalay township killed a platoon member from a Meitei group allied with the junta and injured a junta major. The September 15 attack targeted Meitei armed units operating with junta forces near Nan Hnwe village on the Kalay–Tamu highway. Approximately 60 Meitei fighters had joined a junta offensive on 5 September but were reportedly withdrawn after the strike.
On 23 September at around 6 pm, the Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) group stopped a man riding a motorcycle from India near Tamu Cemetery on the India–Myanmar border in Tamu township, Sagaing Region. The men, who appeared intoxicated, threatened and checked the civilians with large knives, forcing women and children in the area to flee. Although nothing was taken, the incident caused fear among locals.
24 September 2025
On 24 September, in the Daai region, including Matupi, Mindat, Kanpetlet and Paletwa townships in Chin State, seasonal malaria continued to spread, leaving many residents with recurring fevers and limited access to medicine due to high transportation costs. While no recent deaths have been reported, treatment remains unaffordable for many families. Since June, the area has also faced outbreaks of avian flu and hemorrhagic malaria, which claimed the lives of at least five children. Schools were temporarily closed during the peak of the epidemic but reopened on 22 September 2025, after child mortality stabilised. Local sources noted a resurgence of avian flu and hemorrhagic malaria in early September.
On 24 September, a 21-year-old Mro ethnic man, Ko Shwe Hat, from Jitchaung village in northern Maungdaw township, Rakhine State, sustained severe injuries to his left leg after a blast occurred while he was heading to a terrace farm near his village. A Jitchaung villager reported, “He’s a terrace farmer, and his injuries from the explosion were really severe.” Although there had been no recent fighting in the area, both the Arakan Army (AA) and its rival, the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), had been active nearby. It is suspected that ARSA members were hiding in the nearby mountain ranges.
On 24 September, the Ministry of Education under the Chinland Government held the first graduation ceremony for Chin National University’s (CNU) Pre-College Diploma Program. The event, in a liberated area of Chinland, awarded diplomas to 140 students who completed the nine-month inaugural course launched in January. CNU also announced that the second intake for the Pre-College Diploma in Community Development will start this November.
On 24 September, the SAC formally charged 17 members of the Chinland Council (CC) with election interference. The charges, filed at Hakha Town police station, allege that the individuals delivered speeches in Thantlang township on 31 August with the intent to disrupt the electoral process. They now face prosecution under Section 23 (a) of the Law Protecting the Election from Interference and Obstruction (2025), which stipulates a penalty of three to seven years’ imprisonment upon conviction.
25 September 2025
On 25 September, Mr. Kyaw Htet Aung, aged 18, from Nyaung Chaung village, Paletwa township, Chin State, has been missing since 17 September after being left by a driver near Pakan Chaung on the Saw–Yangon highway due to a lack of identification documents. He has had no contact for eight days, and family members are appealing for information.
On 25 September at around 6:30 pm, two cars without headlights struck a mother and daughter from behind while they were walking along West University Road in Hlaing Tharyar, Yangon Region. The victims were Chin IDPs from Falam town who had fled the conflict. [Updated: Ms. Khuang Nei Par, aged 68, died on 26 September from her injuries, and her daughter lost her left arm and leg due to amputations. The drivers have not yet been arrested. Her funeral will be held on 30 September at Htein Pin Christian Cemetery in Yangon.]
On 25 September, the Chin Brotherhood banned election activities in five townships of Chin State under its control, rejecting the junta’s planned 28 December polls as a sham. It warned of intensified conflict, urged the public to boycott, and called on the international community not to legitimise the process.
On 25 September at around 3:00 pm, heavy rainfall triggered a landslide on the Saw–Kyaukhtu road, Magway Region, between Htan Baung Bridge and Lel Gyi Aint village. The collapse caused part of the road to slide into the side of Pin Chaung, while fallen trees blocked the passage. No injuries were reported, but vehicles and motorcycles are currently unable to pass through, according to local residents. Authorities are advising the public that travel along the Saw–Kyaukhtu road remains impossible until clearance work is completed.
26 September 2025
On 26 September, the Assam Rifles arrested three Chin men (aged 28, 33, and 37) between Tuipang and Zawngling villages in Siaha District, Mizoram State. During inspections of their motorcycles (125 brand), security forces seized six precision air rifles, 580 rounds of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition, 15,000 air pellets, binoculars, 3.5 kilograms of betel nuts, alcohol, and 500,000 Myanmar Kyat in cash as illegal items. The men were handed over to the Tuipang police station.
28 September 2025
On 28 September, the Chin Defence Force–Asho (CDF-Asho) held a graduation ceremony for the 7th weekly Basic Military Training Course. The event included a flag-saluting ceremony, an oath-taking, awards for outstanding trainees, and a traditional Chin bamboo-clapper dance performed by the graduates, according to CDF-Asho.
29 September 2025
On 29 September, ten young residents of Lezang village, Tedim township, were taken by one local defence group, for military training. The local defence group had arrived on 28 September, selecting and summoning the youths the next morning. They also checked travellers to the hills, turning back unregistered individuals, something new for the village. A source of the local defence group clarified that the training is civilian military training, not conscription; participation is voluntary, and those who opt out serve as civilian trainers in their villages.
On 29 September, Mr. Saung Saung, aged 44 from Lo Vai village, Paletwa township, Chin State, died of tuberculosis in Sungai Buloh Prison, Selangor State, Malaysia. He had been working there illegally when he was arrested. The Mara Chin Refugee Committee (MRC) in Kuala Lumpur said it is coordinating with authorities to retrieve his body for funeral rites, which is currently still at the hospital.
On 29 September at around 12:30 pm, the SAC military carried out airstrikes on Paletwa town in Chin State, dropping three 500-pound bombs near the General Hospital compound and its surrounding area. The attacks killed two civilian women and injured at least 19 people, most of whom are reported to be in critical condition. The full extent of the damage is still under investigation.
30 September 2025
On 30 September, the Township Administrative Council announced a fishing ban in Vuiphu Stream, Circle No. 7, Zotung area, Matupi township, Chin State, from 1 to 20 October, coinciding with the fish breeding season. The ban was approved following a public meeting in Rezua town on 29 September and by the Circle No. 7 Council. Communities are urged to comply, with violators fined 500,000 kyat and those reporting illegal fishing rewarded 200,000 kyat.
General news updates in September:
- In Tamu, Sagaing Region, the military regime has been recruiting porters since last August, paying them 20,000 kyats daily and promising additional rewards for accurate intelligence on local defence forces. These porters are deployed to monitor resistance activities in areas, including across the Indian border, such as Moreh township. They are often seen loitering or disguising themselves as they collect firewood or scrap metal while conducting surveillance.
- Ms. Thein Thein Soe, a primary school teacher at Tamu No. 4 School in Tamu town in Sagaing Region, has been missing for over a week. Her whereabouts are still unknown, and she cannot be contacted. Before the coup, she taught at Myothit High School. In 2024, another non-CDM health worker, Daw Htane Khin, also went missing and has not been found. Authorities have taken no action on these cases.
- Since August, the Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has mandated temporary travel passes for residents crossing the border at its Shin Let Wa village checkpoint in Paletwa township, Chin State. To obtain a pass, applicants must submit personal information, a passport-style photo, and details regarding their travel purpose and duration. While these passes are essential for crossing the border via the ULA/AA checkpoint, residents assert they are not required within India’s Mizoram State, nor are they valid there.
- Motorbike couriers reported that the Chin Defence Force–Kanpetlet (CDF–Kanpetlet), which controls Kanpetlet township, has blocked the transport of goods moving toward Paletwa and the Daai region. However, residents of Kanpetlet township can still travel freely. A courier from the Daai region said the restrictions target only those from the Daai side, particularly couriers hired by Rakhine traders to transport goods. As a result, goods bound for the Daai region are effectively blocked, while others are allowed to pass. Couriers also face difficulties returning home once stopped.
- A landslide has blocked the road between Htin Chaung and Buddha Camp in Mindat township, Chin State, making it impassable for vehicles, including motorcycles. The affected area, known as the “Banana Forest Water Pipe,” is part of a key stone-paved road linking the Circle No 1 and 2, and serving as an essential trade route to the Yaw region, Saw, and upper Mindat villages. Locals warn that the blockage could cause significant difficulties for residents.
- Armed groups of the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) have set up multiple checkpoints along the upper Chindwin River in Sagaing Region, disrupting the transport of goods to Hkamti town, Sagaing Region. Heavy tolls of 10,000 kyat per gallon of petrol, 15,000 kyat per gallon of diesel, 5,000 kyat per bag of fertilizer, and 6–10 million kyat per vehicle at some checkpoints have forced some drivers to stop road transport. As a result, supplies have decreased, essential goods are being flown at high cost, and commodity prices in Hkamti have sharply risen.
- A CDF-Hualngoram official said the Health and Public Outreach (HPO) team, which had suspended activities due to security concerns, resumed village rotations over a month ago to provide free medical care and services. The Hualngoram area, spanning about 58–60 villages across Falam, Tedim, and Tonzang townships, has already received visits in most accessible locations. In 2025, the team has delivered free medical treatment to over 30 villages so far, with plans to reach the remaining remote ones within the year.
- A road collapse between Lumbang and Parte villages, Falam township, Chin State, blocked large cargo trucks, forcing them onto a diversion route where a 12-wheeled truck had recently broken down, causing further delays. Smaller vehicles, such as Dinar, Jeep, passenger cars, and Hilux, can still pass. A traveller noted that tolls of 10,000–50,000 kyats were previously collected at a checkpoint, but collectors stopped appearing after the road collapse.
- The United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) issued an order to villages in Yun Let Chaung and Shin Let Chaung in Paletwa township, Chin State, instructing that no armed group should be allowed to enter or be hosted in these areas. The order stressed that villages must not allow the entry or hosting of any armed group. Village administrators must attend a compulsory monthly meeting at Shin Let Wa village, and teachers must submit their applications directly to the AA.
- Despite the Matupi Revolutionary Organisation/Chinland Defence Force-Matupi (MRO/CDF-Matupi) reopening roads in Matupi township, Chin State, on August 28, commodity prices in the area remain high, according to residents. Although some trucks are now using the Matupi–Leising route, prices have not declined. Notably, fuel prices, which increased from 22,000 kyats to approximately 24,000 kyats per gallon during the road closure, have not decreased since.
- Over 10,000 residents, including many youths, have fled their homes in Homalin township, Sagaing Region, due to forced recruitment by the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA), which has been demanding one recruit per household in villages since last month. Meanwhile, junta troops in the town and surrounding areas are also registering youths for military service, with reports of arbitrary arrests and conscription.
- Mindat township’s Sub-township No. 12 is experiencing severe challenges due to heavy rains and pest infestations. Landslides, triggered by the ongoing rains, have already destroyed at least five acres of yam plantations in the Ro village tract, with the threat of further damage looming. In addition to the yam losses, other vital crops such as paddy, beans, and corn are suffering significant yield reductions because of widespread pest attacks. Local residents report that the combination of recurring landslides and persistent pest issues is making cultivation increasingly difficult, with many fields being damaged even before harvest.
- Residents of Paletwa township, Chin State, are increasingly fearful of travelling along the Paletwa–Kyauktaw road due to frequent robberies by masked attackers targeting cash and phones. Locals link the rise in crime to the influx of migrants from Rakhine State following the Arakan Army (ULA/AA) takeover, despite the presence of ULA/AA military camps along the route. In July and August alone, five robberies were reported, with losses exceeding 2 million kyat, raising concerns over weak law enforcement.
- Residents of Tonzang town, an area under the Chinland Council, face a variety of fees. These include 15,000 Kyats for water, 3,000 Kyats for clinic operations, and additional charges for firewood, motorcycle transport for troops, outpost construction, and ingredients for soldiers’ meals. These financial obligations impose a significant burden on many impoverished residents. Pu Thang Suan Mung, Chief of Staff for CDF-Tonzang, confirmed to Chin World the imposition of water and clinic fees (15,000 and 1,500 Kyats, respectively) but denied other charges attributed to the Tonzang Township Council, which was established following the Chin Defense Forces’ assumption of control on 23 May 2024.
- Hillside crops have been severely damaged by pest infestations in Zotung area, Matupi township, Chin State. Around 20% of farmers continue to cultivate crops, but most of their produce has been lost. Heavy rainfall also affected rice, resulting in tall plants with poor grain yields.
- Trade has returned to normal with daily truck movements after a temporary closure by Matupi Revolutionary Organization/Chinland Defence Force-Matupi (MRO/CDF-Matupi) in Matupi town, Chin State, due to security concerns. The previous closure had caused price spikes, but current prices are as follows: a whole chicken costs 70,000 kyats; 8,000 kyats per litre of petrol; and a bag of garlic is 20,000 kyats. Key routes include the Mindat–Matupi and Gangaw–Rezua–Matupi roads, with goods also entering from Mizoram, India, such as oil, potatoes, peanuts, zinc, and snacks.
- Residents in Daai area, Chin State, are facing travel difficulties as CDF-Kanpetlet has blocked roads connecting Kanpetlet township and Magway Region. Many adults and children are ill, but the closures make it hard to reach clinics and hospitals. While Rakhine State hospitals are accessible, people fear aerial bombings. Locals are urging authorities to allow travel for urgent medical cases. A local defence group cited the military situation as the reason for the closures, but no reopening timeline was provided.
- Agricultural experts report that Fall Army worms are damaging crops in Chin State, especially in Mindat and Matupi townships, and urgent measures are needed to control them. These pests can destroy 3–4 acres of crops in a single day. Recommended actions include clearing weeds, planting healthy and resistant crops, synchronising sowing, using light traps, maintaining soil nutrients and field hygiene, and manually removing larvae and pupae. Farmers can also wrap leaves with a mixture of ash, sand, and lime, or use traditional remedies such as local pesticides and plant-based insecticides. Preserving beneficial insects, such as parasitic wasps, predatory bugs, and spiders, is advised. Natural predators can be attracted using sugar water, cooking oil, or fish broth.
- Residents of Kalay town in Sagaing Region report that SAC troops are conducting nighttime raids, entering homes to arrest youths for military service. These operations are reportedly led by neighbourhood administrators, leading many young people to seek safety elsewhere at night. Troops have also raided various public establishments, including tea shops, liquor stores, and restaurants. In some instances, arrests have resulted in both fines and the requirement to provide a replacement recruit.
- In Chin State, heavy trucks during the monsoon have badly damaged roads, causing breakdowns, tyre wear, and slow travel. Drivers want large trucks restricted during this time of year. Checkpoint fees range from 1,000 kyat per bag to over 1 million kyat per truck at junta checkpoints. Soft hill soil exacerbates the damage, and local defence groups allow trucks to pass in exchange for fees.
- Schools in Mindat township, Chin State, have been temporarily closed after a surge in seasonal flu cases. A large number of children in Sector No. 3 and No. 4 are suffering from fever and flu symptoms, prompting the shutdown. A CDM teacher from Hleikhawng village confirmed that nearly all children were sick, leading to closures in both Sectors.
- In Mindat township of Chin State, landslides have severely damaged the Mindat–M’kuiimnu road in the township, blocking transport and driving up food prices. The worst-hit section between Shiit (Haung) village and Mung River has left vehicles unable to pass, with locals only managing partial repairs for motorcycles. Continuous rains have worsened conditions, raising the cost of essentials such as rice and cooking oil.
- Heavy rains in Chin State recently damaged the main Thantlang–Hnaring townships road, with a section between Thantlang town and Kuhchah village collapsing and becoming impassable. Locals assisted stranded travellers, while the Chinland Government, and nearby communities are working to restore the route. The 20-mile tar-paved road, built by the former government, has been destroyed by continuous rainfalls.
- A seasonal influenza outbreak in approximately 10 villages within the Daai Regional Council, Paletwa township, Chin State, has resulted in four fatalities, including three children, since August. The majority of those affected are children under 15, who are experiencing severe symptoms and lack access to healthcare workers or essential medicines. Residents are currently relying on home remedies and have expressed concerns that the situation is deteriorating, urgently appealing for medical assistance.
- Residents of Lel Gyi Aint village, Saw township, Magway Region, reported that unclean mountain stream water has caused widespread skin irritations, rashes, and bumps since July. Almost all of the village’s 200 households, as well as displaced villagers from nearby areas, rely on the stream for daily use, with only a few households having private wells. While bathing and water collection continue, children and students are discouraged from entering the stream during heavy rainfall.
- The Ministry of Health and Sports of the Government of Chinland continue providing healthcare services to communities in Chin State, despite ongoing factional conflicts among Chin revolutionary groups. Outreach services expanded from seven to ten locations this year, with plans for further expansion in the future. High medicine and transportation costs remain a challenge for residents. In collaboration with the National Unity Government (NUG), the Ministry operates a nursing school that is currently providing training to 57 nurses. Healthcare services are offered without discrimination, and the Ministry develops policies, addresses human resource shortages, and coordinates with multiple local and township health departments.
- Residents of Matupi township, Chin State, face significant challenges accessing healthcare due to a shortage of staff, forcing them to seek medical treatment in neighbouring areas like Mindat and Matupi townships, or the Zotung and Lautu areas. Consequently, the expenses for travel and medical care often amount to one million kyats. The township is currently grappling with a high prevalence of measles, and locals are appealing to nearby battalions and medical teams for essential medicines. Compounding these difficulties are limited road access and the rainy season, which further hinder access to healthcare.
- The SAC recently auctioned confiscated motorcycles, valued at over 850 lakh kyats, in Tamu town, Sagaing Region. The motorcycles were sold to Mr. Naing Win of Kalay town. These motorcycles had been seized since 2024 on various pretexts, including alleged involvement in drug transport; some were subsequently dismantled for parts. Residents have reported a pattern of unlawful confiscation, extortion, and forced repurchase of vehicles by both the SAC and Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) groups.
- The New Chinland Congress Party (NCC) has put forward candidates for all Chin State constituencies in the upcoming 2025 elections, excluding Paletwa, Kanpetlet, Mindat, and Matupi townships. The official candidate lists will be made public after the Union Election Commission (UEC) concludes its vetting process on 4 October. Voting will take place in Thantlang, Hakha, Falam, Tedim, and Tonzang townships to fill 29 seats across the Lower, Upper, and State Hluttaws. The Zomi National Party (ZNP) has also submitted candidates in specific constituencies and will announce their names after 4 October.
- The Khumi National Party (KNP) has nominated Mr. Kan Lin, the Party Vice Chair, as its sole candidate for a national parliamentary seat. This nomination is under the Proportional Representation system for the general election on 28 December 2025. This decision was made because elections will not be held in Paletwa and three other townships in southern Chin State.
- The military junta is extorting families and forcibly conscripting young men in Tamu town, Sagaing Region. After 8 pm, junta troops arrest young men and demand ransoms of up to 5 million kyats for their release. If unpaid, the men are conscripted. This follows a junta order to draft seven youths per ward. An eight-month communication blackout forces young people to gather for the internet, making them easy targets for arrest and conscription.
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