Ongoing clashes between revolutionary forces and junta troops in Sagaing Region’s Pale Township have forced around 30,000 residents into prolonged displacement, with many struggling to secure food and shelter since June.

“We’ve been living in constant fear and anxiety throughout this period. We stay in small tarpaulin tents in the fields. Some use palm leaves to make shelters. It’s not just for a day, and since there are no jobs, we’re also facing difficulties with food,” said a 40-year-old displaced woman.

Junta reinforcements sent to bolster the Kan Dauk outpost joined forces with troops from other camps in the area. Around 300 troops in total launched an offensive toward Min Tein Pin village.

“They want to create the impression that they’ve gained control over areas declared under military

administration for the elections, so they’ve launched this offensive. However, clashes are still ongoing in this area,” said Ko Nay Min, a revolutionary fighter.

Troops have now been stationed in Min Tein Pin village as part of the operation to assert territorial

control over the Monywa–Pale–Gangaw road section. The offensive has displaced residents from about 20 surrounding villages, according to local sources.