A landslide triggered by continuous rains in Ywangan Township, Southern Shan State, buried a camp for displaced people in Kyauk Taw village, leaving 10 individuals missing, including an 18-month-old child.

The Danu State National Defense Army (DSNDA) reported that the landslide occurred on September 24, sweeping mud, rocks, and logs onto the temporary camp. Rescue teams have recovered the body of a 22-year-old man, while nine others remain missing.

“It has been raining heavily in Ywangan lately. While they were displaced, a landslide buried all 10 of them. One person has been found, but we are still looking for the other nine,” said Ko Kyar Pyan, DSNDA’s information officer.

Among the missing are five women, four men, and an 18-month-old child.

Residents of Kyauk Taw and nearby Nyaung Pin Thar villages fled into forests and hills on August 18 after military council troops carried out airstrikes, launched ground offensives, and set homes ablaze. In total, 132 homes were destroyed, displacing around 600 villagers.

“The military is blocking roads and conducting operations non-stop. The displaced people are barely surviving in the hills and forests. They are also in need of health care,” Ko Kyar Pyan added.

On September 23, two displaced families from Kyauk Taw who had taken shelter in a cave were arrested by junta troops. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

Locals also reported that on August 24, soldiers burned down homes left in Kyauk Taw and slaughtered villagers’ livestock. Military operations and the forced use of civilians as human shields continue in Ywangan Township.