Myanmar Junta Arson Displaces 1,500 in Mandalay Region
A Myanmar military column consisting of approximately 300 troops raided and burned down Kutaw village in the Nyaung-U Township between May 27 and May 29, 2026. The arson attack destroyed an estimated 250 homes, forcing 1,500 residents to flee into nearby forests as monsoon rains began. The military forces reportedly used heavy artillery to clear the area before manually setting fire to the residential structures twice within three days.
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 1,500
Source: Mizzima News