CNI News

19 October 2025

It has been learned that more than 200 Kadu war refugees in Banmauk Township, northern Sagaing Region, were rescued on October 17, 2025, by Brigade 614 of the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA).

After the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), People’s Defense Force (PDF), and Kadu armed group launched an offensive on September 15, 2025 and captured the town on September 20, 2025, and the fighting caused widespread displacement.

More than 200 Kadu villagers from Thakhwettha and Khonann villages near Banmauk were trapped during the clashes. The SNA forces went in to rescue them, bringing them to safer areas and are currently providing shelter and care.

Due to the Banmauk offensive by the KIA, PDF, and Kadu armed group, over 5,000 local residents have been displaced. The SNA is reportedly caring for most of them, providing food supplies and medical assistance.

However, there remains an urgent need for food and healthcare support for the displaced civilians. It is reported that neither the government nor any international organizations have provided assistance to these war refugees.