Armed clashes in Salin Township displace 5,000
Ongoing armed clashes between the Myanmar Armed Forces and non-state armed groups in Salin Township, Magway Region, displaced approximately 5,000 civilians across 15 villages. The violence, recorded by OCHA, also resulted in the deaths of eight civilians and the destruction of hundreds of homes.
Date: May 18, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 8
Displaced: 5,000
Source: UN OCHA