Military operations in Pauk Township displace nearly 5,000
On April 19, military operations and ground offensives conducted by the State Administration Council (SAC) in Pauk Township destroyed temporary shelters and villages, forcing nearly 5,000 civilians to flee. This occurred amid a broader escalation of conflict in northwestern Myanmar following the New Year holidays.
Date: April 19, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 5,000
Source: OCHA Asia and the Pacific Regional Humanitarian Snapshot