The Human Rights Situation relating to Offensive, and Armed Clashes in the Jade Land
HR-11. By KW. 27 May 2026
▪︎ The human rights situation in Kachin State during March and April 2026
According to the human rights monitoring of Kachin Waves during March and April, intensified clashes happened in Hpakant township, where military troops of the junta forces advanced, resulting in the deaths of nine civilians.
▪︎ March
During March, one woman was killed in Hpakant township due to aerial bombings carried out by junta forces, while two men were killed as a result of landmine explosions.
In Hpakant township, three people were injured due to airstrikes, while an elderly woman was injured by heavy artillery shelling. In addition, in Putao township, a man lost one of his legs due to a landmine explosion.
▪︎ April
During April, junta forces continued advancing toward Hpakant township, and the escalation of ground clashes led to an increase in the arrest of civilians. Reports also indicated that junta forces arrested and killed four civilians. In addition, two people were killed due to heavy artillery shelling, including a three-year-old child from an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp.
In addition, in Monyin township, two civilians were killed due to heavy artillery explosions. In Myitkyina, one person was also killed in a shooting assassination.
Regarding injuries, six people were injured in Hpakant township due to heavy artillery explosions, including two children under the age of 18.
During April, junta forces also carried out numerous arrests in Hpakant. In a single day, a total of 20 people, including doctors, patients, and caregivers from the “Mai” hospital, were arrested. In addition, 11 people, including the manager and guests of the Uru Sut Awng guesthouse, were also detained.
According to the human rights monitoring data of Kachin Waves, the following human rights violations and losses related to the political situation in Kachin State were documented during March and April 2026.
Kachin State
▪︎ Number of Deaths
Civilian deaths caused by airstrikes – 1
Civilian deaths caused by landmine explosions – 2
Civilians arrested and killed – 4
Civilian deaths caused by heavy artillery shelling – 4
Victims assassinated by gunfire – 1
▪︎ Number of Injuries and Damages
Civilians injured due to airstrikes – 3
Civilians injured due to heavy artillery shelling – 7
Civilians injured due to landmine explosions – 3
Civilians arrested – 31
There may be additional cases of injuries, deaths, and destruction beyond those mentioned above, and further investigation is still needed to obtain more comprehensive information regarding these incidents. The information currently presented is primarily based on reports published by Kachin Waves and other media outlets based in Kachin State.
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Shimlam N Nga Shi Ai Raitim, Hpyen Yen Nga Na Matu Grau Yak Hkak Wa Ai Majaw Lawa Hpyen Yen Ni Mare De Bai Wa Na
By Shiga Brang. 20 June 2026
Garum ningtum ni n nga wa ai hta sha n-ga, galaw lu galaw sha lam mung yak hkak wa ai majaw, Mogaung ginwang daw, Namti mare kaw hpyen koi yen shing byi nga ai, Lido lam makau, Lawa mare hpyen yen htinggaw nkau mi gaw, ndai June shata praw kaw na tinang a buga de bai n htang wa sana re lam, hpyen yen mungmasha langai tsun ai re.
Ndai htinggaw hkying mi jan nga ai Danai Lido lam makau na, Lawa mare masha ni gaw, majan laja wa ai majaw, lai wa sai 2025 ning March shata kaw na, Mogaung ginwang daw, Namti mare de hpyen koi yen shing byi mat wa ai re lam chye lu ai.
"Anhte Lawa mare masha ni hpyen yen ra mat wa ai laning mi jan rai mat wa ai shaloi gaw: ya ten na mabyin masa anhte yawng chye ai hte maren hpyen yen ni law mat wa, garum ningtum mung shara shagu lu na yak mat wa ai re majaw gaw, hpyen yen ladaw mung laning mi jan wa maga de rai wa, rai jang gaw camp kata hta e lu na sha na mung yak mat wa ai. Garum ningtum ni mung n lu mat wa ai majaw gaw, tinang a dai daw mare buga bai wa na matu, myit mang yaw shada wa ai ga re. Dai hta e mare buga hpe kabai da ai na wa ai shaloi gaw, tinang a sun, wang, dum nta ni mung grau grau na nam ni ka-up mat wa, grau grau na hten mat wa. Nkau ni na nta ni gaw hkru mat wa, n hkru ai nta ni mung hten wa, e ndai zawn re lam ni law law byin wa. Machyi hkrum ai hta grau na machyi hkrum wa re majaw tinang a buga de bai wa na matu, yaw shada myit mang wa ai lam rai nga law. Ya anhte Lawa mare hta gaw dai ning gaw, dai hku nga hpang wa ai rai sai."nga nna tsun ai.
Nkau mi gaw Nam Mati kaw kashu kasha ni hpe jawng bang kau sai majaw dai ning gaw n lu wa shi ai ni mung naw nga mai ai nga nna mung tsun ai re.
Ndai zawn tinang buga de wa ai lam hta gara wuhpung wuhpawng ni mung shimlum lam pahkam hkam ya ai lam n nga ai hte tinang myit hte wa nga ai re lam hpe mung matut tsun ai re.
"Dai hta e ya aten na masa lam hpe yu nna mare kata hta e grai ngan rai na majan laja lana yak hkak ai, majan laja ai lam n nga wa ai hpe mu mada ai. Rai jang gaw mai wa nga sai ngu maga de mung myit mang rai nna me e, shana ai lam hpe gaw seng ang ai ni hpe e, shana rai nna, wa nga ai lam rai nga ai." nga nna hpyen yen mungmasha wa tsun dan ai re.
Laning mi jan hpyen hprawng yen kau da ai majaw nga shara dum nta ni hte sutgan u, wa, yamnga ni n lu mat sai majaw, hkyak hkyak nga shara hte lu na sha na matu mayak ni byin nga ai hte garum ningtum ni mung ra kadawn nga ai hpe matut chye lu ai.
"Buga de e bai wa shaloi mayak mahkak gaw nkau mi nga na, shara nta n lu mat ai. Nkau mi gaw nta nga ai rai tim mung, hten run tsam mat wa ai. Ndai zawn re mayak ni gaw nga nga ai. Dai hta e anhte laning mi jan hkau hting hkauna n lu galaw mat wa ai re majaw gaw, malu masha ni hkyak hkyak lu sha na matu ni gaw, yak nga ai lam ni byin ai" nga nna hpyen yen mungmasha wa tsun dan ai re.
Lawa mare gaw: Hpakant hte Danai lam zup ai mare rai nna, makau grup-yin hta Dum Bung, Dum Bang, Ka Mai mare ni hte matut nga ai mare rai nga ai.
Sumla: Nam Mati kaw du nga ai hpyen yen ni (sumla dingsa re)