Five Years On: Myanmar Under Military Rule

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

On 1 February 2021, the country descended into a world of conflict following the military’s overthrow of the democratically elected government. Since then, civilians have continued to face daily threats of violence, with their safety at risk. This reality has been documented across many of Myanmar Witness’s investigations. Military tactics have evolved, with the number of airstrikes rising, and the use of paramotors, landmines and other aerial operations hitting areas meant to provide safety in times of violence, such as schools and religious sites. 

To mark this sombre milestone and the intensified human rights crisis, Myanmar Witness has produced a video showing the lasting impacts of military rule. The video offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by communities that continue to navigate fear, displacement, and limited access to essential services.

For 1,800 days, Myanmar Witness has been collecting, analysing and verifying data on unprecedented human rights abuses and violence across the country. Now in its fifth year, the project continues to provide verified information to media, advocacy organisations, and civil society, whilst also supporting justice and accountability mechanisms aimed at holding perpetrators to account. 

Watch the full video below, or on YouTube, and read more of our investigations here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZkz6PsJW_c