YANGON: The National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) has extended the state of emergency in 63 townships across nine states and regions for another 90 days, effective from October 31, according to Order No. (3/2025) issued on Thursday (Oct 30).
The order reaffirms the previous declaration made under Order No. (1/2025) on July 31, which placed 63 townships under a state of emergency in accordance with Article 412(a) of the 2008 Constitution. The measure was taken to curb armed violence, maintain stability, and restore law and order in conflict-affected areas.
According to the announcement, the state of emergency remains in effect in townships across Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay, Rakhine, and Shan States and Regions.
The affected townships include: Kachin State: Sumprabum, Shwegu, Ingyanyang, Sawlaw, Chipwi; Shadaw, Hpasawng, Mese in Kayah State; Kawkareik, Kyainseikgyi in Kayin State; Kanpetlet, Thantlang, Paletwa, Tonzang, Mindat, Matupi, Falam in Chin State; Hteechaing, Kawlin, Pinlebu, Khin-U, Wetlet, Kani, Depayin, Pale, Indaw in Sagaing Region; Pauk, Myaing, Saw, Htilin, Yesagyo in Magway Region; Mogok, Singu, Ngazun in Mandalay Region, Rambyae, Pauktaw, Ponnagyun, Yathedaung, Gwa, Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Kyauktaw, Minbya, Mrauk-U, Thandwe, Ann, Taungup in Rakhine State; Namtu, Mabain, Kutkai, Namkham, Hsenni, Kunlong, Namhsan, Mantong, Hopang, Laukkai, Konkyan, Momauk, Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Mongla in Shan State.
In addition, the NDSC announced under Order No. (2/2025) that administrative and judicial powers in those townships will continue to be transferred to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services under Article 413(b) of the Constitution.
The Commander-in-Chief’s Office also issued Administrative Order No. (3/2025) on October 31, confirming that the previous administrative orders—No. (1/2025) and No. (2/2025)—will remain valid and in effect.
This extension marks the continuation of military administration in areas experiencing ongoing conflict and instability. - Eleven Media/ANN
