CNI News
1 August 2025
The National Defense and Security Council announced on July 31, 2025, that a state of emergency has been declared in 63 townships in regions and states in order to effectively maintain regional peace and stability and the rule of law.
These townships are 5 townships in Kachin State, 3 townships in Kayah State, 2 townships in Kayin State, 7 townships in Chin State, 9 townships in Sagaing Region, 5 townships in Magway Region, 3 townships in Mandalay Region, 14 townships in Rakhine State, and 15 townships in Shan State, for a total of 63 townships.
The state of emergency in these townships is for up to 90 days.
These townships are experiencing fighting between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and armed groups, and the rule of law is weak.
