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Kachin state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Kachin state, Myanmar. Country-wide report: Myanmar, May 2026.
3events5 the month before
4est. deathsrange 4–8
4civilian deaths
Kachin state, Myanmar saw 3 recorded events and 4 estimated deaths in May 2026. That is -40% compared with 5 events the month before. The death toll range is 4 to 8.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 4.
The most active pairing was Government of Myanmar (Burma) - SCEF with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Mohnyin district Kachin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 7 May 2026 | Mohnyin district Kachin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 19 May 2026 | Mohnyin district Kachin state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based | 0 0–4 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar | 3 | 4 |
| SCEF | 3 | 4 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.