Monthly ReportNovember 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Monthly Conflict Update — November 2023
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed222
Children Killed19
Civilians Arrested342
Houses Burned340
Villages Burned4
Military
Military Clashes225
SAC Soldiers Killed819
PDF Fighters Killed72
Other
Monks killed1
November saw the rapid expansion of Operation 1027 from Northern Shan State to other regions, leading to the capture of several major towns and forcing the SAC into an emergency National Defense and Security Council meeting. The junta faces significant military pressure and thinning morale as revolutionary forces coordinate multiple operations across the country.
Key Events
- Operation 1027 and Operation 1107 led to the capture of strategic district towns including Kawlin in Sagaing and border towns such as Chinshwehaw, Rikhawdar, and Rezua.
- The SAC convened an emergency National Defense and Security Council meeting on November 8, the first such meeting held outside of standard state of emergency renewals since the coup.
- Arrest warrants were issued for former Kokang parliamentarian Ming Xue Chang and his family for involvement in 'Zha Pian' online scam operations in the Kokang region.
- The Myanmar Navy conducted joint maritime security exercises in the Andaman Sea with the Russian Navy (November 7–9) and the Chinese Navy (late November).
- The informal humanitarian ceasefire in Rakhine State was broken as major clashes erupted between the Arakan Army and SAC forces in Buthidaung and Pauktaw townships.
Regions Affected
SagaingShan (Northern)MandalayBagoRakhine
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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