Myanmar Junta Arson Attacks Destroy 150 Homes in Magway Region
On April 2, 2026, Myanmar junta soldiers conducted a series of arson attacks across 10 villages in the Chauk Township of Magway Region following a guerrilla clash. Approximately 150 residential houses were burnt to ashes, and five junta soldiers were reportedly killed in the initial fighting. The incident is part of a broader 'scorched earth' campaign aimed at suppressing local support for the People's Defense Forces (PDF) in central Myanmar.