CNI News
April 23, 2026
President U Min Aung Hlaing issued a proclamation on April 23, 2026, declaring a State of Emergency in more than 50 townships across nine Regions and States.
The declaration aims to effectively suppress armed insurgency and restore regional stability, peace, and the rule of law. The designated townships are distributed as follows:
Kachin State: Sumprabum, Shwegu, Injangyang, Sawlaw, and Chiwi townships. Kayah State: Shadaw, Hpasawng, and Mese townships. Kayin State: Kawkareik and Kyainseikgyi townships.
Chin State: Kanpetlet, Thantlang, Paletwa, Tonzang, Mindat, Matupi, and Falam townships. Sagaing Region: Kawlin, Pinlebu, Indaw, Pale, Wetlet, Khin-U, Kani, and Tabayin townships.
Magway Region: Pauk, Myaing, Saw, Tilin, and Yesagyo townships. Mandalay Region: Ngazun township.
Rakhine State: Ramree, Pauktaw, Ponnagyun, Rathedaung, Gwa, Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Kyauktaw, Minbya, Myebon, Mrauk-U, Thandwe, Ann, and Toungup townships.
Shan State: Namtu, Mabein, Kutkai, Namkham, Hsenwi, Kunlong, Namhsan, Mantong, Hopang, Laukkaing, Konkyan, Momeik, Kyaukme, Kyaukme, Hsipaw, and Mong La townships.
Duration: The State of Emergency order is effective starting today for a period of 90 days.
Notable Inclusion: The list includes Mong La, a township controlled by the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA-Mong La) where there is currently no active fighting.
Notable Exclusions: Interestingly, several areas controlled by the KIA (Kachin Independence Army) currently engaged in active combat—such as Pangwa, Kan Pite Tee, Momauk, and Hpakant—were not included in this specific emergency declaration.
