2022-03-17: According to media reports, Burma Army forces devastated the two villages of Htan Sin and Ban Kwee North in Yinmabin County on Wednesday (16 March), injuring and killing several civilians. The attack by the armed forces was preceded by several attacks by local resistance fighters.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.