Note: Each paragraph is a separate piece of brief news compiled in date order.
1 March 2026
On 1 March, the Spring Revolution Alliance (SRA) held the graduation ceremony for its Batch 1/2026 Basic Military Training in a liberated area, with instructors from the Arakan Army and participants from allied forces, while SRA leaders and community representatives delivered congratulatory remarks.
On 1 March, SSPC forces conducted a second aerial bombing on Lumbang village, Falam township, Chin State, around 12:00 pm, destroying civilian property. No casualties were reported this time, according to a local resident. The village was previously bombed on 19 February, seriously injuring one resident. The SSPC launched a military offensive in Falam township in November 2025, leading to daily clashes with Chin resistance groups, which reportedly resulted in about 200 SSPC fatalities, including nine officers, in December and January.
On 1 March, the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and Chin National Army (CNA) also seized weapons and rations, including ammunition, mortar shells, and drone equipment, airdropped by two SSPC aircraft in the eastern part of Falam township, with frontline sources reporting that SSPC troops feared retrieving the dropped supplies.
2 March 2026
On 2 March, the Political Prisoners Network-Myanmar (PPNM) confirmed the release of 324 political prisoners nationwide, including 12 from Kalay Prison. Separately, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) granted a military amnesty for Peasants’ Day, releasing 115 inmates, including both political and common criminals, from Monywa Prison. Additionally, the SSPC conditionally reduced sentences for 10,162 inmates (7,337 under the Counter-Terrorism Law) and closed 12,487 cases against fugitives and those under the Counter-Terrorism Law.
On 2 March, Chin joint revolutionary forces successfully intercepted two military resupply airdrops intended for State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops in Falam township, Chin State. Notably, forces seized a SSPC Y-12 aircraft drop between Lumbang and Valung villages after heavy fighting, recovering rations and nine 60mm mortar shells. Due to heavy casualties in the SSPC’s stalled Falam town offensive (since early November 2025), the group now relies on airlifts for essential supplies.
3 March 2026
On 3 March, reports emerged of State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military airstrikes using chemical bombs and ground advances with Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) in Pale township. Fighting escalated on 28 February after the SSPC entered following the 21 February defection of Burma National Revolutionary Army (BNRA) members led by Bo Nagar. SSPC operations, including arson and detentions based on defector information, have led to heavy casualties for both sides, including joint PDF and People’s Security Force units, and displaced about 12 villages.
4 March 2026
On 4 March, hostilities continued between the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) and Chin revolutionary forces occupying Hlanzawl village’s prayer hill in Falam township. Unverified reports suggest additional SSPC casualties after a 3 March clash near Hlanzawl village with combined Chin revolutionary forces en route to Falam town, Chin State. The intense fighting resulted in three SSPC soldier deaths, including an officer, and at least four injuries. The Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) confirmed one soldier killed.
On 4 March, the LRPA (Lautu Region People Administration) announced mandatory vehicle registration in the Lautu area of Chin State to improve administration and road safety. Vehicle owners must register by 16 March or face administrative action.
5 March 2026
On 5 March between 1:15 pm and 3:15 am, the SSPC carried out airstrikes on Falam town and Lumbang village, damaging several houses but causing no reported civilian casualties. Repeated attacks and ongoing fighting in Falam township have displaced over 5,000 people, with communities facing shortages of food and medical supplies.
On 5 March at around 2:00 pm, a Myanmar military MI-17 helicopter delivered matriculation exam papers to a military base in Tedim town due to blocked road access. SSPC authorities are relying on air transport to continue examinations despite the ongoing conflict.
On 5 March, a Chin man was arrested in Siaha district, Mizoram, after authorities seized 19 airguns and 75,000 pellets from his vehicle. He was taken into custody, and legal action is underway.
On 5 March, it was reported that the Zomi Revolutionary Army-Eastern Command (ZRA-EC) and the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military met in Tedim town to discuss arms supply and collaboration in military operations. According to a reliable source, ZRA-EC leaders met with SSPC officials at the LIB-269 base. The ZRA-EC is known to cooperate with the SSPC military in attacking Chin revolutionary forces.
On 5 March, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military bombed Falam town and Lumbang village in Chin State. Lumbang, on the Kalay-Falam Road, was attacked twice, following previous bombings on 19 February and 1 March. Falam, controlled by Chin revolutionary forces, was also bombed that evening. The SSPC has suffered heavy casualties from ground offensives by combined Chin revolutionary forces. Their troops are now entrenched near Sumhrang, Khuangli, and Hlanzawl villages, with intense clashes reported near Hlanzawl since 3 March.
On 5 March, the bodies of four Naga Baptist Church students (two female) from a group of 11, who reportedly drowned while swimming in the Chindwin River, Homalin township, Sagaing Region, on 4 March, were recovered. The recovery took place from below the Narthea Monastery School, and the bodies were subsequently transported to Homalin town hospital. The deceased students included one male in Grade 1, one male in Grade 5, one female in Grade 6, and one female in Grade 10.
On 5 March, the humanitarian and security crisis for women in IDP camps across Chin State and Sagaing Region has worsened significantly since the 2021 coup, according to Women for Justice (WJ). Camps face severe shortages of essential medical and hygiene supplies, including contraceptives. Overcrowding and poor sanitation worsen insecurity, fuelling reports of sexual harassment, abuse, and domestic violence. This crisis persists while the Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) reports over 100,000 Chin people remain internally displaced.
6 March 2026
On 6 March, the Arakan Army (AA) sealed the house of Chin Ethnic Affairs Minister Tin Hla in Mrauk-U, targeting properties linked to the military-appointed administration. Other related houses were also sealed, as part of actions against individuals associated with the military commission.
On 6 March, a 21-year-old CDF-Zophei fighter, Salai Khua Lian Mang, was killed during clashes in Falam township while resisting military efforts to retake the town. Fighting has continued since November 2025, with ongoing ground and air attacks by the military and resistance from Chin forces.
On 6 March, the IKACC (Interim Khumi Affairs Consultative Council) restructured its Military Commission and Alliance Relations Committee and amended parts of the Paletwa Charter. The changes aim to strengthen civilian oversight, improve coordination among forces, and formalise the administrative structure of the Paletwa Council.
On 6 March, local authorities in Lawngtlai District, Mizoram, banned the import, sale, and storage of illegally imported ginger from Myanmar to prevent unlawful trade. Officials warned that violations would lead to legal action under relevant laws.
On 6 March, the SSPC began around 7:00 pm, the SSPC entered Hlanzawl village in Falam township and set fire to multiple civilian homes following clashes with Chin resistance forces. Residents fled the area as the extent of the damage remained unclear.
On 6 March, refugees in Malaysia were invited to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship to pursue a Master’s degree in South Korea. The fully funded program offers five slots and covers tuition, living costs, and airfare.
On 6 March, clashes along the Taingen–Falam road in Falam township killed three Myanmar military personnel and one CNDF fighter, with several others injured. Fighting continued after an ambush by Chin resistance forces, and the security situation remains tense.
On 6 March, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) force attack in Chin State killed 12 civilians (10 by airstrikes, one by artillery, one by a landmine) and injured 43 others in February 2026, Women for Justice (WJ) reported. Airstrikes caused six deaths in Thantlang, one in Matupi, and one in Hakha towns. Intense fighting has displaced many; WJ highlights the need for essential medicines, including for pregnant women and contraceptives, for these internally displaced persons.
On 6 March, a man serving a sentence under Section 52(a) was released from Tamu Prison in Sagaing Region today after completing his term, though his original charge was 505(a). This release followed the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military’s 2 March Peasants’ Day amnesty for 7,337 prisoners nationwide. As part of the amnesty, four prisoners, including three women, were released from Tamu Prison.
On 6 March, intense fighting erupted near Hlanzawl village in Falam township, Chin State, between the allied Chin revolutionary forces and the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops. Following significant losses, the SSPC forces reportedly retaliated by setting fire to and destroying civilian homes in Hlanzawl village.
7 March 2026
On 7 March, three civilians from Pa Sing village in Matupi township were reportedly arrested by MDF (Mara Defence Force) during ongoing peace mediation. The arrests have raised tensions in the area, with villagers demanding their release.
On 7 and 6 March, the SSPC shelled and launched airstrikes on Simzawl village, Falam township, Chin State, killing two local residents and injuring three. State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) drone attacks also killed two school-aged children near Simzawl and in Lunghawh village. Specific incidents include an elderly woman in Lunghawh sustaining leg injuries from a drone bomb and an elderly man in Simzawl being killed; however, full casualty details are pending.
On 7 March at approximately 4:30 pm, 14-year-old Mr. Thian Nun Thang of Simzawl village, Falam township, Chin State, was killed instantly by heavy artillery fire from State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops while retrieving belongings from the village with two friends. His two companions reportedly sustained leg injuries.
On 7 March, reports emerged that Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) in Chaung Nat Gyi (Vaipabung), Ward (14), Tamu township, Sagaing Region, was threatening to dismantle unoccupied houses, claiming the materials would be used for school renovations. Residents who fled to safer areas now face pressure, with some paying the militia for protection, and concerns are high about which homes will be targeted. While the militia is calling for residents to return for the 2026 school reopening, many cannot, as Pyusawhti members have already dismantled and sold materials from numerous homes in the ward.
On 7 March, the Kalay Urban Guerrilla (Kalay UG) announced the capture of Aung Sein Thaung (Personal No. Pah-Sah/170867), an intoxicated State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) soldier, in Chin Saing village, southern Kalay township, Sagaing Region. The soldier, heavily-drugged and lost, was detained during a patrol on March 5, and his MA-1 rifle, four magazines, and 75 rounds of 5.56 ammunition were seized. The Kalay UG stated the captured SSPC soldier will be detained and investigated under the International Law on Prisoners of War.
8 March 2026
On 8 March, locals found and held a funeral service for an unidentified man in Tuphei village, Falam township, Chin State, and suspected to be an extrajudicial killing victim of the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military, which allegedly killed and buried the body near a resident’s house. His identity was unknown; he was not a missing local. During a four-month offensive in Falam, the SSPC military has burned homes and churches, abused religious leaders, and desecrated property, displacing over 2,250 residents from villages like Farso, Tuphei, Lunghawh, and Hlanzawl, who now require aid.
On 8 March, a suicide drone attack by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) on a residence in Lunghawh village, Falam township, Chin State, on International Women’s Day, killed 19-year-old Grade 10 student Mai Rut Van Lal Tha Nei Thing and severely injured her mother in the legs and hands, according to local sources.
9 March 2026
On 9 March, illegal logging was reported in the Yaw region of Magway Region, where a group claiming revolutionary affiliation allegedly cut and sold timber from a protected forest. Most valuable trees have reportedly been depleted, with efforts made to conceal the activity.
On 9 March, the USDP filed objections against two winning candidates from the Zomi National Party and the People’s Party, prompting the Union Election Commission to open hearings through designated election tribunals.
On 9 March, Aizawl District authorities banned the illegal import and transport of ginger from Myanmar to protect the local economy and farmers. Violators will face legal action under relevant laws.
10 March 2026
On 10 March at around 1:32 pm, a military airstrike on Myaung Gyi village in Htilin township killed two civilians and injured others, despite no reported clashes in the area. The attack also destroyed displacement shelters and damaged several houses.
On 10 March, State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops shelled Lumbang and Parte villages in Falam township, Chin State, around 5:00 pm, using heavy artillery and drone bombs. The shelling damaged one house in Parte village, though the occupant was uninjured. The SSPC column is now between Hlanzawl and Lumbang, forcing about 773 residents (410 from Lumbang, 363 from Parte) to flee to forests and mountains, facing extreme hardship.
On 10 March, a civilian was reportedly stabbed at a Pyusawhti (Pro-SAC militia) checkpoint in Ward (14), Chaung Nat Gyi (Vaipabung), Tamu township, Sagaing Region. Local sources claim Pyusawhti members from Kun Taung Ywar Thit village stabbed the victim for picking bitter bean (stink bean) they had allegedly claimed and posted warnings about. The victim was urgently taken to Tamu General Hospital for treatment. Zalen News Agency has not independently verified the reason for the stabbing.
On 10 March, nearly 1,000 State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) soldiers launched a major offensive from Kalay to retake Falam township from the Chin Brotherhood. Clashes have caused 42 Chin revolutionary, 15 civilian, and 200 SSPC deaths, severely damaging Falam town and displacing over 85% of its population. The Institute of Chin Affairs demands an international probe into human rights violations from heavy drone and airstrikes, and calls for more humanitarian aid.
On 10 March, over 3,000 residents from more than 30 villages in Falam and Tedim townships, Chin State, have been internally displaced by large-scale military operations conducted by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) since late October 2025. This offensive, marked by heavy airstrikes, drone bombing, and artillery, has led to critical humanitarian aid shortages. The Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) reports at least 15 civilian deaths and over 30 injuries.
On 10 March, the Gangaw District PDF Military Command issued a notice urging civilians to follow security rules, including a ban on carrying weapons, to reduce risks and maintain public safety.
On 10 March, Myanmar’s military authorities replaced the Chief Justice of Chin State and appointed new judicial officials as part of ongoing institutional restructuring following the recent elections.
Grade 10 female student drowned while bathing in a stream in Bonline village, Paletwa township, after attending a prayer event, while three other young women who were swept into the water were rescued.
11 March 2026
On 11 March, 915 students in Chin State registered for the university entrance examination, more than double the previous year. Exams will be held in Hakha and Tedim despite the ongoing conflict.
On 11 March, SSPC carried out multiple airstrikes near Matupi town, with two jet strikes reported in the afternoon and evening, following earlier reconnaissance flights, while casualties and damage remained unconfirmed
On 11 March, The Tungzang Youth Association in Tedim township, Chin State, imposed a strict opium cultivation ban, effective 31 January 2025. Preparing to grow opium is forbidden, with violations incurring a 500,000 Kyats per acre fine, severe punishment, and crop destruction. A renewed warning was issued after the discovery of cultivation preparation signs led to inspections and notices. This follows the UNODC’s 2025 estimate that Chin State’s opium cultivation area grew from 831 to 1,040 hectares, with raw opium production expected to hit 20 metric tons, two percent of Myanmar’s total.
On 11 March, an SSPC military drone attack on Simzawl village, Falam township, Chin State, killed 56-year-old civilian Mr. Thang Hlei at his home around 5:30 am. He is survived by his wife and seven children. The State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) column, facing heavy losses from Chin joint forces, is reportedly continuously shelling and using drones on civilian villages due to its inability to advance on Falam town.
On 11 March, the Chinland Defence Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) launched an 8:00 am attack in Pyidawtha Ward, Hakha town, Chin State, resulting in two officer deaths and one injury. The attack was a response to State Security and Peace Commission’s police (SSPC) officers allegedly harassing and extorting the public during a motorbike inspection. CDF-Hakha, an armed revolutionary group frequently clashing with SSPC troops, warned against further unlawful harassment and extortion, urging public vigilance.
On 11 March, a clash in the Sumhrang area of Falam township, Chin State, occurred between State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops and Chin revolutionary allied forces. The SSPC had used a Y-12 aircraft to drop rations and ammunition. Chin forces shelled SSPC troops retrieving dropped supplies, killing one and injuring three, including two platoon commanders. The SSPC responded with drones and RPGs, though the revolutionary forces were reportedly unharmed.
12 March 2026
On 12 March, bitter bean farmers in Tamu township faced a sharp drop in prices, with produce selling far below earlier rates, while continuing exports to India despite low profits and restricted trading hours.
On 12 March 2026, auto-rickshaw driver Henry Lalhmingmuana from Lawngtlai-3 was honored by Chief Minister of Mizoram State Lalduhoma at the Chapchar Kut for his exceptional honesty. He was recognized for returning 1.5 million rupees (over 15 lakhs) that a traveller, a trader from Rakhine State, Myanmar, had forgotten in his auto-rickshaw on 19 January 2025. This act of integrity and civic responsibility earned him the Chief Minister’s Grand Commendation, which included a Trophy, a Certificate, and a cash reward of 1,00,000 rupees. The award presentation was scheduled for 10:30 am on 13 March 2026, at the Aizawl Lammual, as part of the Chapchar Kut festivities.
On 12 March, Chin Refugee Committee leaders met with lawyer Ashok Agarwal in New Delhi to discuss issues facing Myanmar refugees, including alleged exit permit fees and protection concerns. Agarwal offered legal support if evidence was provided.
On 12 March, a report emerged about the disappearance of Mr. Kap Lian Thang, aged 76, disabled, non-verbal IDP, in Falam township, Chin State, on 26 February after an encounter with an SSPC column. Due to a communication barrier, he was possibly left behind during the State Security and Peace Commission’s (SSPC) advance. Locals near Tuphei village strongly suspect an unidentified body, found and cremated on 8 March after being killed by SSPC troops, is his. Confirmation is pending amid the ongoing SSPC offensive and resident flight.
On 12 March, an unexploded ordnance (UXO), a dud shell from the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military, detonated in Ramthlo village, Falam township, Chin State, around 11:00 am after two children handled it. The explosion killed 11-year-old Johan Thawng Tha Thang and seriously injured an 8-year-old, who was taken to Hakha General Hospital (with reports of a possible leg loss). Despite knowing the shell was under a cherry tree, local residents failed to contact the military for disposal and regretted that children found and handled the device.
On 12 March, roughly 15 members of the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA)-Eastern Command (EC), based near Mualtuk hill in Chin State’s Tedim township, reportedly switched from their own uniforms to the combat fatigues of their allies, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military forces. This change is viewed as a deliberate SSPC tactic to sow confusion during clashes and is part of their strategy to use local armed groups to ramp up military operations and territorial control in Chin State.
13 March 2026
On 13 March, Chapchar Kut was celebrated in Aizawl with a large public event inaugurated by Lalduhoma, featuring traditional dances, music, and cultural activities that highlight Mizo heritage and community unity
On 13 March between 8:20 am and 8:30 am, multiple airstrikes were carried out on Matupi town by the SSPC, targeting areas near the town and the former LIB 304 base, causing residents to take shelter as smoke rose, amid recent intensified military activity in the township.
On 13 March, the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Chinland Government agreed to strengthen cooperation in humanitarian assistance, with NUG providing 25 million kyats to support displaced people and future joint activities
On 13 March, an air strike by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) around 11:14 am, hit a Chin National Army (CNA) officer’s residence in Lungpi Ward, Falam township, Chin State, and killed Captain Aik Nyan Lin Aung, 25, a Khumi (Chin) national from Paletwa township, an 18-year-old female Corporal from Tonzang township, and a 24-year-old male private from Thantlang township. The fallen comrades were interred at the CNF/CNA headquarters later that night.
On 13 March, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military used four jet fighters and heavy artillery to attack and bomb several villages in Falam township, Chin State, including Lumpi, Lati, Kulzam, Khuangli, Var, and Parte. This latest aerial bombardment follows recent frequent attacks and supply drops in the area. The assault allegedly caused casualties among joint Chin revolutionary forces and destroyed some residents’ homes, though the full extent of damage is unconfirmed.
14 March 2026
On 14 March at around 1:00 pm, an SSPC airstrike on Lunghawh village in Falam township killed three civilians, injured several others, and damaged multiple houses.
On 14 March, two members of CDF–Asho were killed while carrying out revolutionary duties, the group said, describing their loss as significant and honouring their sacrifice.
On 14 March, a member of the Chinland Defence Force-Thantlang (CDF-Thantlang) was detained for allegedly threatening two internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Dawn village, Thantlang township, Chin State, on a recent day, while intoxicated. The CDF-Thantlang confirmed the detention and is in the process of formally apologizing to the threatened civilians.
15 March 2026
On 15 March, two CDF fighters from CDF-Zotung and CDF-Zophei were killed during clashes near Falam town, where heavy fighting and military airstrikes were reported.
On 15 March at around 11:00 pm, two robbery incidents happened in Chaungkauk village, northern Gangaw township, including an armed robbery at a farm hut and a separate assault on a traveller. No deaths were reported, but one victim was seriously injured.
On 15 March, a severe hailstorm struck the India-Myanmar border in Manipur State, India, around 2:30 pm, damaging the roofs of 19 residences belonging to internally displaced persons (IDPs), including a free boarding facility sheltering war refugees. A facility supervisor told Zalen that the large hailstones “tore open” roofs, making the boarding facility uninhabitable during rain and strong winds, and that they are “managing as best we can.”
On 15 March, a political prisoner Mr. Win Myint Soe, aged 54, died in Kalay Prison after being denied essential medical care last Friday. The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) confirmed his cremation today by authorities at Kanpale Cemetery, labeling the death a “blatant human rights violation” for which they hold the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) and prison authorities accountable.
On 15 March, the People’s Defence Force-Zoland (PDF-Zoland) announced that the Zomi Revolutionary Army-Eastern Command (ZRA-EC), active in Tedim township, Chin State, has become a proxy of the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military forces. PDF-Zoland Chief of Staff Gideon warned that ZRA-EC militias in Tedim township are now identical to SSPC forces, urging members to recognize this new affiliation.
16 March 2026
On 16 March, a man from Nhamkhar village in northern Gangaw township was assaulted and robbed by four attackers while returning home, sustaining serious injuries, as similar incidents linked to illegal gambling were reported in the area.
On 16 March, PDF battalions in Gangaw District warned they would take action against drug use and illegal gambling in Gangaw township, citing rising cases and calling for community cooperation.
On 16 March, the ICNCC (Interim Chin National Consultative Council) rejected the Myanmar military’s planned election, calling it illegitimate and pledging not to recognise any institutions formed from it. The council urged international support for democratic forces and continued resistance against military rule.
On 16 March between 1:28 pm and 1:45 pm, the SSPC carried out multiple airstrikes in the Kyaukkhu area of Gangaw township, causing injuries and damage to buildings. Some fatalities were reported, though numbers remain unconfirmed, and no clashes were taking place at the time.
On 15–17 March, the SSPC delivered weapons, ammunition, and rations to Infantry Battalion (50) in Gangaw by Mi-17 helicopter, while drone surveillance increased over the township; local reports indicate potential military clearance operations toward western Gangaw amid ongoing clashes with resistance forces.
On 16 March, the Myanmar military carried out an airstrike in Mindat township, Chin State, dropping two bombs—one exploded while the other remained unexploded—prompting villagers to take shelter.
On 16 March, the Chin National Front (CNF) sent a congratulatory message to the CRPH (Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw) on the 9th Union Parliament meeting, praising efforts to strengthen democracy, urging legislative progress, and criticising the military’s continued oppression.
On 16 March, CDF-Asho member Salai Thein Zaw Moe was killed while on duty, marking an irreplaceable loss for the group, which reaffirmed its commitment to continue its revolutionary efforts following earlier casualties in March.
On 16 March, a significant hailstorm struck Hmunlipi village in Thantlang township, Chin State this evening, causing widespread damage to homes and killing domestic animals. The severe weather event began around 6:20 pm in the Vailam Hill area and lasted for about half an hour. Residents described the hail volume as “extraordinary,” and the intensity perforated and damaged most house roofs.
On 16 March, State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops burned two civilian homes in Parte village, Falam township, Chin State. The same morning, around 8:00 am, troops raided Lati village, looting livestock, 200,000 Kyats, and a mobile phone. Additionally, the SSPC military dropped at least three bombs on Lati village using drones.
17 March 2026
On 17 March, members of the Yaw Defence Force, led by Mr. Myat Thu, transported teak logs from Gangaw through Htilin township, claiming the timber is for a resistance office, while some residents and local groups expressed concern over the use of public resources without consultation
On 17 March at around 1:08 pm, the SSPC carried out multiple airstrikes in Matupi town, Chin State, including three consecutive bombings by a fighter jet, following earlier attacks on 13 March, while residents were urged to remain vigilant. The extent of damage and any casualties have not yet been confirmed, and independent verification remains ongoing.
On 17 March, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military Mi-17 transport helicopter landed at LIB 266 in Hakha town, Chin State, at approximately 4:00 pm, delivering 17 SSPC troops and 5 air defence personnel from Kalay, Sagaing Region. The SSPC continues to utilize air transport for reinforcements and supplies amidst rising military tensions in Falam township, Chin State.
On 17 March, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) airdropped weapons, ammunition (including 5.56 rounds and 60mm mortar rounds), military supplies, and suicide drones (MG9 Drop Bombs and RPJ FPV) to their troops in western Falam township, Chin State, since yesterday, using an L410 UVP-E20. This aerial resupply aims to reinforce SSPC troops and enable counterattacks amid offensives by the joint operations of the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and Chin National Army (CNA) that have cut off ground routes.
On 17 March, it is reported that the Chinland Government Cabinet officials, led by Chief Minister Salai Myo Htaik, visited tax gates in Hakha township and the Zotung region from 10 to 12 March, aiming to study and ensure the systematic operation of tax collection and assess Chinland’s current tax revenue.
18 March 2026
On 18 March, SSPC authorities in Gangaw began enforcing an odd–even license plate rule to reduce fuel use, inspecting vehicles at major roads and town gates, with violations punishable by fines or imprisonment.
On 18 March, a couple, Salvation Army officers Mr. Lalthanmawia and Mrs. Rualthanpuii, traveling by motorbike from Kalay, Sagaing Region, to the India-Myanmar border, has been missing and out of contact for 90 days as of today. Contact was lost on 19 December 2025. Latest reports suggest the couple may have been apprehended and detained by State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military troops in the Tedim area.
On 18 March, local sources reported that the Chin National Army (CNA) and Chinland Defence Force-Hualngo (CDF-Hualngo) reportedly ordered the recruitment of seven soldiers from each of the villages of Singlei, Bukphil, and Ngente in Tedim township, Chin State. If no villagers volunteer, substitutes from other regions must be hired, with the villages responsible for paying each substitute 500,000 Kyats.
19 March 2026
On 19 March, the U.S. Embassy in Yangon announced the resumption of the Fulbright Scholarship for Myanmar students for the 2027-2028 academic year, with a 1 May deadline. Suspended in June 2025 due to visa restrictions, the scholarship offers full funding for a Master’s degree in the U.S. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, English proficiency, and commit to returning to Myanmar. Those with U.S. degrees or current U.S. enrolment are ineligible. This is considered “Good News for Young People.”
On 19 March, Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) domestic airfares from Kalay were:
- Kalay-Yangon 730,000 Kyats
- Kalay-Mandalay 575,000 Kyats (Mandalay-Kalay 565,000 Kyats), and
- Kalay-Monywa/Monywa-Kalay 408,000 Kyats.
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) fares were:
- Kalay-Yangon 761,500 Kyats (Yangon-Kalay 691,500 Kyats or 771,500 Kyats), and
- Kalay-Mandalay 582,500 Kyats (Mandalay-Kalay 512,500 Kyats or 592,500 Kyats).
This information is shared to inform travellers of potential ticket price variations.
On 19 March, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops advancing into Falam township, Chin State, committed abuses, including occupying villages, burning homes, and looting property. The SSPC column is now permanently stationed across the Lumbang Hill range, specifically in Lumbang and Parte villages, spreading from Hlanzawl.
20 March 2026
On 20 March, the CNF/CNA urged adult Chin to join military service in support of the revolution on the 38th anniversary of Chin Revolution Day, calling for unity, vigilance against the junta, and increased support for revolutionary efforts.
On 20 March, the District Magistrate of Siaha district, Mizoram, issued an emergency order banning the illegal smuggling of fuel into Myanmar, limiting sales at local stations and warning of legal action for violations amid rising shortage concerns.
On 20 March, fighting erupted near the parliament building in Hakha town, Chin State, this morning during the illegitimate State Hluttaw session led by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military. The incident, involving intense gunfire between SSPC troops and Chinland Defence Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha), a component of the Chin State Government, occurred around 9:30 am in Chin Oo Sii Ward. A CDF-Hakha official confirmed the fighting is continuing.
On 20 March, during a session of the SSPC-backed State Hluttaw in Hakha town, Chin State, Mr. Kawl Lian Thang and Mr. Thant Sin Oo, both USDP representatives, were elected as Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively. Mr. Thang, who already serves as the Minister of Natural Resources under the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), and Mr. Oo were elected via the PR system in the ‘fake’ 28 December 2025, election.
On 20 March, the 38th Chin Revolution Day ceremony took place in Chinlung city, Thantlang township, Chin State. The event featured an opening prayer by Rev. Tluang Hre, and speeches from Chin National Front (CNF) Chairman Mr. Zing Cung and Chinland Government Chief Minister Salai Myo Htaik. Attendees honored the Chin National Flag and fallen heroes, sang the National Anthem and Honouring Song, saw a traditional dance, and heard the Revolution Day statement.
On 20 March, the National Liberation Army (NLA) in Sagaing Region’s Tamu area officially transitioned to a People’s Defence Force (PDF) battalion under the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Defence, accepting command of Military Region (1). The NUG Ministry of Defence welcomed the NLA with a formal ceremony and continues to encourage local defence forces not yet under its command to join or cooperate with its existing units.
On 20 March, the Chinland Council in Chin State began mandatory conscription with a “one-person-per-household” system. Additionally, the Arakan Army (AA) and its ally, the Chin Brotherhood (CB), are recruiting in Paletwa area. Other revolutionary groups are also enacting mandatory conscription or actively recruiting to replenish their depleted forces.
22 March 2026
On 22 March at around 12:00 noon, the SSPC carried out three airstrikes along the Mindat–Htilin border, using bombs and rockets from two jet fighters, while details on damage and casualties remain unconfirmed
On 22 March, the Zomi Revolutionary Army-Eastern Command (ZRA-EC), allegedly launched a surprise attack on the People’s Defence Army (PDA) camp near Gelzang village, Tedim township, Chin State, seizing weapons. The ZRA-EC also allegedly abducted two women and one man from Gelzang village. The ZRA-EC is also reportedly discussing transforming into a local militia or Border Guard Force with the SSPC in Naypyidaw.
23 March 2026
On 23 March, the Lautu Regional People’s Administration ordered all non-local residents in Lautu, Chin State, to complete temporary household registration within two weeks to strengthen security, monitor population movements, and improve administrative control.
On 23 March, the Mara Territorial Council and its armed wing, the Mara Defence Force (MTC/MDF), opened a new clinic in Chakhai village, Matupi township, to improve access to basic healthcare and reduce travel burdens for communities in a remote, conflict-affected area.
On 23 March, the Chin Brotherhood (CB) was reportedly preparing to seize Tedim town, Chin State and scale up military operations. A Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) official at a CB fundraising event on 21 March confirmed the focus is on seizing Tedim town, which is under the control of the SSPC, soon while preparing for larger future battles. The CB currently manages administration and military functions in its controlled areas, and seizing Tedim would significantly alter the military situation in northern Chin State.
On 23 March, Malaysia’s Ministry of Labour Relations issued a statement, urging all workers arriving from Myanmar to strictly follow respiratory health advisories and hygiene regulations due to a recent rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases. The Ministry of Health specifically cautioned these workers about respiratory illnesses like TB.
On 23 March, following the Chin National Army’s (CNA) conscription orders in Chin State, a report indicated a mass exodus of youths from Hakha town towards Gangaw township. This displacement follows a Chinland Council law mandating three years of military service for all fit youths. Fleeing youths are paying up to 500,000 Myanmar Kyats for motorbike transport to Gangaw area, while others navigate dangerous jungle paths.
24 March 2026
On 24 March, CDF-Matupi Brigade 2 began enforcing a conscription policy approved by the Chinland Government, introducing movement restrictions and calling on eligible individuals to join in order to strengthen territorial defence amid intensified fighting.
On 24 March at around 1:22 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission carried out airstrikes in the Yaw area of Magway Region, dropping multiple bombs in two waves despite no reported clashes, injuring at least five civilians and raising concerns over attacks on populated areas.
On 24 March, 11-year-old Ms. Van Duh Sung, daughter of Mr. Hre Ling and Mrs. Sung Tin Rem, was buried today at 10:00 am after tragically drowning in the La-aw stream near Vuangtu village, Thantlang township, Chin State, on 23 March while visiting with three friends. Ms. Van Duh Sung, a talented local resident preparing for Grade 7 this year, was recognized for her achievements, including winning the village singing competition in 2024, according to a neighbor.
On 24 March, Chinland Defence Force-Tonzang (CDF-Tonzang) Commander-in-Chief Thang Suan Mung demanded the Zomi Revolutionary Army-Eastern Command (ZRA-EC) immediately return weapons seized from a People’s Defence Force (PDA) camp in Tonzang township, Chin State. The CDF warned the ZRA to stop collaborating with the coup-aligned State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military and cease incursions into CDF territory, or face a severe response from Chinland Council (CC) revolutionary forces.
On 24 March, State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops clashed with a joint Chin resistance force near Valung village in Falam township, Chin State. While SSPC casualties are unconfirmed, the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) official reported zero casualties for the resistance. The SSPC is also using a Y-12 aircraft for daily supply drops to its troops in the Sumhrang and Khuangli areas.
On 24 March, five years into the Spring Revolution trajectory, the Zomi Federal Union said that they marked the start of their journey towards comprehensive development and justice for the Zomi nation in Zogam. This crucial endeavour requires full participation from all individuals for the nation’s long-term prosperity. All adults in Zogam must dedicate a minimum of three years to national service, and all Zomi abroad are appealed to for full, unified participation in national matters.
On 24 March, Zomi Federal Union/People’s Defence Force-Zoland (ZFU_PDF-Zoland announced a mandatory three-year civilian enlistment for eligible youth in Tonzang and Tedim townships, Chin State, following Zomi Revolutionary Army-Eastern Command’s (ZRA-EC) alliance with the SSPC on 15 March. Khangthak Media reported that PDF-Zoland forcibly conscripted 12 local youths from Laitui village, Tedim township, listing their names.
On 24 March, the Chinland Defence Force-Civic Defence Militia-Siyin (CDF CDM-Siyin) attacked a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military column advancing into Falam township, Chin State, using mines between Tedim and Falam. The Rihli Voice has not independently verified the incident. The SSPC military is currently stationed in Falam and Tedim villages, including Valung, Zawngkaung, Parte, and Lumbang.
On 24 March, intense clashes erupted near Valung village in northern Falam township, Chin State, between the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military and joint Chin revolutionary forces. Sources indicate the SSPC suffered heavy casualties while attempting to retake Falam township. Following the losses, an SSPC jet conducted an aerial bombing around 12:00 pm. Additionally, the SSPC airdropped over 90 packages of supplies near Lumbang village via a Y-8 transport aircraft between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
On 24 March, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military jet fighter, possibly from Tada-U Airbase, dropped four bombs, two on a nearby hill and two on Zawngkawng village near the Falam-Taingen Road in Tedim township, Chin State. CDF-CDM-Siyin video confirmed the attack, which destroyed or severely damaged 14 civilian homes. This incident is part of the SSPC military’s intensified, air-supported offensive to retake Falam town over the last five months.
25 March 2026
On 25 March, over 600 Laitui villagers in Tedim township, Chin State, protested the forcible conscription of Zogam region youths by People’s Defence Force-Zoland (PDF-Zoland), demanding the release of 12 arrested villagers. This followed a 24 March announcement for a three-year military service, leading to the seizure of six Dimpi villagers and 15 youths (12 from Laitui, three from Muizawl). PDF-Zoland also arrested three Dimpi children (aged 13-14) on 24 March and refused to release them to their parents until they reach legal age.
On 25 March, skyrocketing petrol prices (over 8,000 Kyats/litre) forced Kalay town, Sagaing Region, fuel stations to limit motorbike sales to 10,000 MMK, causing long queues. Cars received higher limits. Prices are higher elsewhere (e.g., 50,000 Kyats/gallon in Kalay), with limits around 2 litres per station. To conserve, Kalay civil servants now work from home on Wednesdays, and non-essential vehicle use is discouraged.
On 25 March, Mizoram, India, restricted fuel export to Myanmar due to potential domestic shortages from global price increases. Deputy Commissioners issued emergency orders, banning unauthorized cross-border transport of petrol and diesel to ensure sufficiency and control illegal trade. Fuel storage licensees are limited in sales to unlicensed individuals (500L petrol, 1,000L diesel).
26 March 2026
On 26 March at around 1:17 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission carried out an airstrike on Kazun Htaung village in Htilin township, injuring two civilians and destroying several homes, including five houses burned, along with livestock casualties.
On 26 March, clashes in Ngaphe township between resistance forces and SSPC troops reportedly left 20 soldiers dead and at least five injured following a coordinated attack by CDF-Asho and allied groups, though the figures remain unverified.
On 26 March, the “Testimonies from beyond (TFB)” exhibition, displaying evidence of crimes committed by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) since the 2021 coup, opened in Oslo, Norway, at 6:00 pm local time. This is the first TFB exhibition held outside of the UK, following its launch in London in May 2025. The exhibition aims to inform the global community about the military dictatorship’s brutality by publicly displaying collected evidence and physical testimonies.
On 26 March, Mr. Kham Ngaih Pau (aged 26), a resident of Dimpi village, Tedim township, Chin State, sustained critical injuries, specifically a groin laceration and profuse bleeding, after falling while attempting to evade People’s Defence Force-Zoland (PDF-Zoland) forces. The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 pm when the PDF-Zoland forces entered the village at night for recruitment purposes. He was subsequently transported to Tedim General Hospital for medical treatment.
27 March 2026
On 27 March, the local administration leadership in the Lautu region announced a 300,000 kyat reward for information on illegal fishing, following enforcement action against offenders and efforts to protect natural resources and raise public awareness.
On 27 March, CDF-Paletwa Battalion 4 arrested a man accused of stealing 7 million kyats in Matupi township after he fled to Paletwa, with legal action underway under local resistance authorities.
28 March 2026
On 28 March, police in Mizoram’s Lunglei district seized 2,000 litres of fuel intended for illegal export to Myanmar, enforcing a recent ban aimed at protecting local supply and taking legal action against those involved.
On 28 March, a fierce fighting occurred near milepost 55 in northern Kalay township, Sagaing Region, between State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops and People’s resistance forces. Reports suggest high SSPC casualties, with figures still being confirmed. Separately, a nearly three-hour intense clash occurred around 8:00 pm on 19 March near Kyet Hpa Net village in northern Kalay township. Resistance forces intercepted a column of SSPC troops advancing from Thar Si and Ohn Shit Kone.
On 28 March, a State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops patrolled Kalay town, Sagaing Region, since the afternoon, setting up roadblocks and conducting searches, reportedly to forcibly conscript youths. Local reports confirm arrests, including incidents near Kalay General Hospital (around 3:30 pm), Min Gyi (Hotel Majesty) Hotel, and the Three Stars area on Bogyoke Road (from just after 2:00 pm). Local news sources have warned the public to exercise extreme caution when traveling due to these actions.
29 March 2026
On 29 March at around 4:00 pm, the State Security and Peace Commission carried out an airstrike on Kyauktawng village in Paletwa Township, killing at least six civilians, injuring four others, and causing widespread destruction of homes despite no reported clashes.
On 29 March, SSPC authorities in Gangaw town, Magway Region, intensified security measures after arresting a local defence force member at a checkpoint, leading to increased troop deployment, strict checks, and movement restrictions across the town.
On 29 March, the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military air-dropped over 130 bundles of supplies to its bases in northern Falam township, Chin State. This air resupply was reportedly necessary because Chin resistance forces’ road blockades and attacks have “severely hampered” ground logistics. The drops occurred in two phases: a Y-8 aircraft from Shante Airbase dropped 115 bundles between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, and later, an L-410 UVP-E20 from Magway Airbase dropped 16 additional bundles between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
On 29 March, the Institute of Chin Affairs (ICA) and Mizoram University (MZU) launched a one-year Diploma in Burmese Language and Communication Skills, beginning April 2026. A native speaker will lead the Mizo and Burmese instruction, covering script, vocabulary, grammar, and communication. The fee is 2000 Rupees per semester, which includes materials. Two semesters earn the Diploma, while one earns a Certificate. Contact the MZU Sociology Department for details.
On 29 March, the Chinland Defence Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) issued a statement, condemning the brutal killing of three Hakha youths by State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) troops near the Government Technological Institute (GTI) on 23 March while the youths were traveling for a family matter. CDF-Hakha warns that those responsible will be held accountable, urges all Hakha residents, especially youth, to beware of SSPC’s unlawful acts, and calls on them to join the revolution against the SSPC military dictatorship. Deepest condolences are offered to the victims’ families.
30 March 2026
On 30 March, a motorcycle rider, identified as Mr. Tun Aye Khine, an ethnic Rakhine, was killed in a collision with a car on the Mindat–Matupi road in Chin State, with authorities urging increased caution on long-distance travel routes
On 30 March, Laitui village elders (parents/leaders) appealed to Khangthak Media for any information regarding the condition and whereabouts of their children and youth detained by the People’s Defence Force-Zoland (PDF-Zoland), even if immediate release is impossible. They stressed that news of their children’s health and location would greatly relieve the intense grief of the elderly villagers. It is said that the detainees are 15 in total.
On 30 March, resistance sources claimed sustained mine attacks killed nearly 60 soldiers of State Security and Peace Commission’s (SSPC), including Colonel Win Maung Maung and Major Zin Myo Tun, with other wounded personnel. The column, traveling 4-19 March 2026, faced repeated CDF CDM-Siyin attacks, with the worst clash on 19 March in a minefield between Taingen and Zawngkawng villages in Tedim township.
- A video clip posted by the Surbung Times Video link:
On 30 March, an internally displaced woman, 26-year-old Ms. Lia Dim Suan Nem (Di Neam) from Theizang village, died after stepping on a landmine while working as a day laborer on road repairs along the Tedim-Kalay Road near Mualpi village, Tedim township, Chin State. The IDP had sought refuge in Khaikam town. Colleagues transported her to a hospital, but she died upon arrival due to severe injuries. The funeral will be held on 31 March by the Khaikam Assembly of God (AG) Church.
On 30 March, the Zomi Federal Union/People’s Defence Force-Zoland (ZFU/PDF-Zoland) announced on its 5th Founding Anniversary that it will provide military training and vocational education to young people in public defence. The group continues public defence operations and seeks ongoing public support.
31 March 2026
On 31 March, officials from the Chinland Council and the Chinland Government met the Mizo Students’ Union (MZP) and the Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO) in Aizawl, Mizoram, to discuss support for IDPs and refugees, including humanitarian assistance, access to higher education for displaced students, and strengthening cooperation and Chin unity, following recent visits to IDP camps.
On 31 March at around 12:00 noon, the SSPC carried out an airstrike on Mindat town in southern Chin State, injuring one civilian and damaging several buildings, in the first such attack following a recent military leadership change, despite no active fighting reported in the area.
On 31 March at around 5:30 pm, the SSPC carried out an airstrike in Gangaw township, Magway Region, injuring one civilian, despite no active clashes, following earlier surveillance flights over the area and raising concerns over the risk of further attacks.
31 March 2026
On 31 March, Zomi Federal Union/People’s Defence Force-Zoland (ZFU/PDF) released 14 youths, bringing the total to 20, citing four exemption criteria: being underage/a student wishing to return, having a family member already serving, being mentally/physically unwell, or being an only child. However, minors strongly desiring to serve may still be accepted.
On 31 March, five Khumi youths, including minors, from Paletwa township were reported detained by the ULA/AA after being intercepted in February while travelling for alleged job opportunities, and were later transferred to a recruitment training camp, with families still unable to contact them and calling for their release.
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