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Executions Civilians Airstrike Fire

5th Jun 23

Airstrike and massacre in Pinlaung

At least 20 killed by airstrikes, arson and close range bullets in Pinlaung Township

31st May 23

Devastation in Karen State

Airstrikes on a Monastery and mining facilities, Kyainseikgyi Township

Executions Fire

29th May 23

Villages burn in Sagaing

Satellite imagery analysis reveals the impact of fire across Sagaing

Executions Civilians

15th May 23

Mon Taing Pin and In Pin Massacre

Massacre linked to Myanmar Military’s 708 LIB

Executions Gender-Based Violence Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

13th May 23

Tortured, beheaded and dismembered

A series of violent events in Sagaing

Civilians Airstrike

2nd May 23

Pekon Hospital Bombing

An airstrike impacting a medical facility and IDP camp allegedly resulted in the injury of civilians

Civilians Airstrike Fire

28th Apr 23

Air attacks damage homes and religious sites in Pyin Taw U

The impact of a sustained air attack in Kale township, Sagaing region

21st Mar 23

Civilian infrastructure and food supplies destroyed in Myanmar military arson attacks

SAC operations in East Tabayin township, Sagaing region

17th Mar 23

Local defence forces' joint operation met with Myanmar air force airstrikes in Thantlang

Thantlang: a battle-ground once again

15th Mar 23

Mass detentions at the Kan Thar Yar Strike

Mass detentions following the February 2021 coup (report series)

14th Mar 23

Mass night arrests in Lanmadaw

Mass detentions following the February 2021 coup (report series)

7th Mar 23

Individuals repeatedly beaten by police and military in Yangon and Mandalay

Police and Military Harassment and Mistreatment of Individuals following the Coup

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