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Chin state, Myanmar: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Chin state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 373,024 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in Chin state, Myanmar, down -23% from 13 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 28.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 30 events and 86 estimated deaths were recorded in Chin state. That is +114% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 85 and 231. 90% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 63. Relative to population, that is 80.4 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Myanmar (Burma) - SCEF (9 events, 30 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Apr 2025
Events in Chin state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Chin state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Falam district | 12 | 31 |
| Mindat district | 11 | 42 |
| Hakha district | 6 | 13 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Falam district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based | 11 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Mindat district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based, 5 civilian | 5 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Mindat district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs CPU State-based, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Mindat district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 30 May 2026 | Mindat district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 14 May 2026 | Falam district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based | 2 |
| 11 May 2026 | Mindat district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs CPU State-based | 2 |
| 19 May 2026 | Mindat district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs CPU State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Hakha district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based | 0 0–2 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Hakha district Chin state | Government of Myanmar vs Civilians One-sided | 0 0–3 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar | 30 | 86 |
| SCEF | 9 | 30 |
| CNF | 9 | 16 |
| CPU | 5 | 20 |
| ULA | 2 | 9 |
| NUG | 2 | 8 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - SCEF | 9 | 30 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - CNF | 9 | 16 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - CPU | 5 | 20 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - Civilians | 3 | 3 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - ULA | 2 | 9 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - NUG | 2 | 8 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 27 | 90% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 3 | 10% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Chin state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 30 organized-violence events in Chin state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 86 deaths (range 85 to 231).
Is violence in Chin state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (10) were down -23% from the preceding 90 days (13).
Who are the main armed actors in Chin state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Myanmar (30 events), SCEF (9 events), CNF (9 events), CPU (5 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Chin state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Chin state, 90% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Apr 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.