Monthly ReportJune 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024
Monthly Conflict Update — June 2024
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed269
Children Killed16
Women Killed21
Civilians Arrested631
Houses Burned306
Villages Burned16
Military
Military Clashes193
SAC Soldiers Killed675
PDF Fighters Killed33
Other
Monks killed10
Rohingya killed20
USD/MMK Exchange Rate4,400
Gold Price (MMK/Tical)5,800,000
June saw the launch of Operation 1027 (Second Wave) in Northern Shan and Mandalay, leading to significant junta territorial losses, while the SAC responded to a plummeting currency and rising commodity prices by arresting dozens of business leaders and rice traders.
Key Events
- On June 25, the TNLA and PDF launched the second phase of Operation 1027, capturing 26 military camps in Nawnghkio, Kyaukme, and Mogok within just three days.
- Resistance forces successfully completed the capture of Matupi on June 29, the second-largest city in Chin State, bringing approximately 80% of the state under revolutionary control.
- The SAC’s killing of the Abbot of Win Neimmitayone Monastery in Bago sparked significant religious protests (Pattannikkujjana) among the monkhood across the country.
- The Arakan Army (AA) seized the strategic Tohien Taung base and Thandwe Airport, further isolating the SAC’s Western Command headquarters in Ann Township.
- Following a record surge in gold and rice prices, the SAC arrested the Chairman of the Myanmar Rice Federation and 58 other rice traders, including a Japanese national.
Regions Affected
SagaingRakhineMagwayMandalayShan (Northern)
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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