Myanmar Witness Archives

26th Feb 26

Tracing Flights II: Myanmar Witness investigation tracks two additional aircraft in possible violation of EU Sanctions

A new Le Monde documentary draws on Myanmar Witness’s investigation into the delivery of Czech-manufactured Let L410-UVP E20 Turbolets to Myanmar.

Airstrike Casualties

12th Feb 26

Alleged funeral gathering struck twice in Kachin State

A military jet reportedly bombed residents preparing for a funeral in Htee Lin village on 22 January 2026, then struck again as survivors tried to help the wounded. Myanmar Witness verified footage showing at least 10 casualties, including individuals believed to have been displaced by recent fighting in the region.

Violence

4th Feb 26

Myanmar military-led election Phase 3: Delayed voting does not mean safer elections

Despite claims that delaying Phase 3 of Myanmar's military-led elections was intended to reduce risk, Myanmar Witness found that this phase saw the highest number of conflict-related incidents yet, calling into question claims that staggered voting improved civilian safety.

Violence Media Human rights

1st Feb 26

Five years on: Myanmar under military rule

Five years on from the military coup, Myanmar remains engulfed in widespread violence and repression.

Fire Elections Airstrike

23rd Jan 26

Myanmar military election Phase 2: Conflict persists, and key states remain excluded from voting

Violence Elections Airstrike

9th Jan 26

Myanmar military-led election 2025-2026: Phase 1 begins amid ongoing conflict in townships

Infrastructure Explosions

17th Dec 25

Investigation into the destruction of KK Park II

Myanmar Witness continued its investigation into KK Park following further claims that hundreds more buildings were due to be destroyed within the heart of the scam centre.

Explosions

29th Oct 25

Reported explosions, shutdowns and the raid at KK Park

Several Starlink devices have reportedly been confiscated by the Myanmar military following a raid on a scam centre on 19 October 2025.

Civilians Airstrike Casualties

21st Oct 25

Candlelight protest turns deadly: paramotor attack in Sagaing

Myanmar Witness investigated a reported paramotor attack on a candlelight gathering in Bon To Village, uncovering evidence of fatalities, injuries, structural damage, and a likely nighttime strike.

MAF Airstrike

22nd Aug 25

Struck in their sleep: Airstrike hits monastery shelter in Sagaing

Evidence links a reported airstrike that killed more than 20 civilians, wounding dozens more, to the Myanmar Air Force

Airstrike MAF

28th Apr 25

Airstrikes continued to hit earthquake-stricken Myanmar despite SAC ceasefire

One month on from the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, open source analysis conducted by Myanmar Witness reveals how the Myanmar Air Force (MAF) continued to conduct airstrikes in the earthquake’s aftermath, despite the State Administration Council (SAC) calling a temporary ceasefire and national mourning period.

Airstrike

31st Mar 25

How four years of war reduced Myanmar cities and towns to rubble

Satellite imagery shows how fire, shelling and airstrikes have wrecked towns, cities and villages in resistance strongholds throughout the country.