"Security and Conflict Incidents 　　 <1 MNDAA Clashes with SAC Forces Kokang, Shan State The MNDAA reported that a clash with SAC forces resulted in the deaths of 16 SAC combatants in Kokang on 14 October. The report claimed that the clash occurred when the MNDAA ambushed SAC Battalion 335 as they were approaching an MNDAA base. The MNDAA reportedly captured mortar launchers, ammunition and satellite phones during the ambush. 　　 <2 SAC Operations Displace 20,000 Khin Oo and Shwebo Townships, Sagaing Region According to local media, the SAC carried out military operations in Khin Oo and Shwebo townships on 14 October, leading to the evacuation of nearly 20,000 residents from their villages. According to the report, approximately half of the displaced residents fled from seven villages in Khin Oo township. On 15 October, SAC forces reportedly arrested approximately 30 displaced people near TayetWin village in Shwebo township. Displaced villagers reportedly fled via muddy and dangerous roads due to heavy rain. 　　 <3 Clashes, Scorched Homes, Airstrikes and Intercepted Supplies as Conflict Escalates Kachin State, Northern Shan State According to reports, on 10 October, the day after the attack on Munglai Hkyet IDP camp in Laiza, clashes broke out between SAC and KIA forces in several areas: Waingmaw and Moemauk Townships in Kachin State; and Kuthkai and Theinni townships in northern Shan State. Reports indicate heavy fighting, including SAC artillery and airstrikes, leading to casual- ties on both sides. According to local news, SAC forces set fire to houses in Dawphoneyang sub-township on 12 October and 14 October, with more houses reportedly burned in MaU Pin village, Hpakant township, after clashes between the SAC and KIA there. Local media reported that on 14 October, the KIA intercepted 11 boxes of airdropped supplies intended for SAC forces stationed along the Myitkyina-Bhamo road in NamSanyang, Aungjar, Madeeyang and Lainglum. The seized supplies included weapons, ammunition, medicine and food. On 16 October, SAC forces launched an airstrike on A Nan Pa, the same village where more than 80 people were killed in an attack by the SAC in October 2022. According to the reports, tensions between the KIO/A and the SAC remain high, with SAC continuing to shell Munglai Hkyet village and nearby areas. Across the nearby border, China is reportedly increasing military presence in the area. 　　 <4 SAC Artillery Attack Hits School, Kills Student Kawkareik Township, Karen State According to local news reports, SAC shelling struck a basic education high school on 13 October in Kawkareik town, Karen State. The attack reportedly resulted in the death of a 12-year-old student and injuries to three others. The KNU spokesperson noted that the shell landed near the school shortly after students had finished a test.　 <5 SAC Arrests Philanthropists Engaged in Flood Relief Work Bago Region There are reports that the SAC has detained several young activists who were helping flood victims in Bago, which has been experiencing the worst flooding seen in 60 years. According to local news, the youth were arrested in Yangon on 9 October while coordinating relief efforts, and have not been heard from since. 　　 <6 Drone Strike Targets New Prison Mawlamyine, Mon State Local media reports that on 14 October, a newly built prison in Mawlamyine township was the target of a drone attack. According to the report, PDFs deployed three explosive devices during the attack. While the drone strikes reportedly caused damage to the roof, ceiling, and windows of the buildings, no casualties were reported among the prison guards or construction workers. 　　 <7 Thousands of Civilians Forced to Flee Hpruso Township, Kayah State Reports indicate that SAC airstrikes and artillery attacks have forced thousands of civilians to flee from Taw Khu village tract, situated between Hpruso and Bawlakhe townships, after airstrikes damaged a village school and other buildings on 6 October. According to the report, residents from at least 5 out of the 11 villages in Taw Khu village tract have been evacuated, and there is an urgent need for emergency aid including food, shelter and medical supplies. 　　 <8 ABSDF Vice Chair Suspended Over SAC NCA Event Naypyitaw Union Territory To mark the 8th anniversary of the National Ceasefire Agreement, the SAC invited both signatories and non-signatory armed organisations to participate in an event in Naypyitaw on 15 October. The KNU, ABSDF and CNF made a joint statement regarding their decision to boycott the event on 13 October, criticising the SAC for undermining the NCA›s principles and in- validating the 2008 constitution. Despite this, the vice chair of ABSDF attended the event, along with representatives from the other seven signatory groups. According to ABSDF, the vice chair and two additional leaders were suspended from their duties immediately, although they remain members of the organisation. During the event, SAC leadership stressed the need for dialogue and national development, and maintained that the NCA was still a valid instrument of Myanmar’s peace process..."