Monthly ReportMarch 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023
Monthly Conflict Update — March 2023
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed135
Children Killed25
Civilians Arrested589
Houses Burned2,416
Villages Burned40
Military
Military Clashes133
SAC Soldiers Killed639
PDF Fighters Killed36
Other
Civilians injured69
Children injured17
Children arrested1
March was characterized by a sharp escalation in military atrocities, including several massacres and a scorched-earth campaign in Sagaing, while the Military Council dissolved 40 political parties to tighten its grip on the illegitimate electoral process.
Key Events
- On March 1, the 'Monster Column' of the Military Council's 99th Division beheaded and killed 17 people in Tatai Village, Myemu Township, Sagaing Region.
- On March 11, Military Council forces killed 22 local civilians in Nam Nim Village, Pin Laung Township, Southern Shan State.
- On March 28, the Military Council dissolved 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD) and the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), for failing to re-register under a new restrictive law.
- On March 30, a military air strike on Khu Po village in Thantlang Township, Chin State, killed 10 innocent civilians and injured 20 others.
- Chinese Special Envoy Deng Xijun engaged in high-level diplomacy throughout the month, meeting with SAC leadership and FPNCC members to influence regional stability and peace frameworks.
Regions Affected
SagaingMagwayKarenniKachinShan (Southern)
Note on statistics: The figures and events presented are drawn from published accounts in local media, reports and research by our network. Figures are cross-checked from local sources wherever possible, however due to challenges of reporting in conflict zones, discrepancies may result. In general, our team of researchers believe actual numbers are likely higher than we report.
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