Demoso was the site of the
Battle of Demoso during the
Myanmar civil war that began in 2021. As a result of the conflict, many citizens in Demoso fled to neighboring areas, while numerous displaced people in
Kayah State moved to the town, including Bishop
Celso Ba Shwe of the
Diocese of Loikaw in 2024. On April 30, 2022, new districts were expanded and organized. Demoso became the capital of its own district, separating out of
Loikaw District. The town was taken by the
Karenni Nationalities Defence Force following an offensive in November 2023. It was retaken by the
Tatmadaw in August 2025. ==References==