
03/02/2025
"They say they don't mind if there's no electricity, as long as there's water. They're longing for their homes and town. As their displacement continues in other areas, concerns are growing about how they'll sustain themselves in the long term." – Secretary, Falam Township IDPs Management Team
An interview with the secretary of Falam Township IDPs Management Team (FTIMT) (Kale Branch) about the current situation of people displaced from Falam
Interview, 29 January 2025
It has been over two months since the Chin Brotherhood (CB) forces launched their operation to capture Falam town on 9 November 2024, as part of Operation Chin Brotherhood.
During these two months, the CB forces have captured all military junta bases in Falam town except for Infantry Battalion-268, which remains the only target left. Daily offensive attacks continue against this position.
The junta is currently mounting fierce resistance to prevent IB-268 from falling, using air support day and night. As the battle for Falam continues to intensify, the CB forces have restricted travel on roads leading into the town since early January for civilian safety.
All residents of Falam town, with a population of over 10,000, had evacuated before the start of the offensive. Most of them are now taking refuge in Kale. Others have sought shelter with relatives and friends in Hakha, Yangon, and rural areas.
Initially, Falam residents were able to manage with the food and money they brought when evacuating, they report facing increasing difficulties as their displacement continues. Khonumthung Media Group interviewed the secretary of FTIMT (Kale Branch) about the current situation of people displaced from Falam.
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Caption – A downtown road in Falam (Archive photo/Social media)
Caption – An overlooking view of Falam town (Archive photo/Social media)