Monthly Conflict Update — July 2023

Key Events

• On July 6, military troops opened fire on civilian street vendors in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, killing seven civilians and critically injuring six others, including a pregnant woman.
• Zin Mar Aung, the Foreign Minister of the National Unity Government (NUG), attended the cabinet inauguration in Timor-Leste, marking a significant step in diplomatic recognition by the Timorese government.
• Reports emerged of 37 political prisoners being detained and potentially killed or disappeared by military forces at Kyaikzako Prison in Daik-U City.
• The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlighted the systematic denial of humanitarian aid by the military regime, noting that as many as 40 humanitarian workers have been killed since the coup.
• In the Ayeyarwady Region, more than 300 Rohingya people were arrested and sentenced to prison terms by military courts during the month.