Monthly ReportDecember 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Monthly Conflict Update — December 2024
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed184
Children Killed14
Women Killed19
Civilians Arrested824
Houses Burned1,700
Air Strikes72
Military
Military Clashes286
SAC Soldiers Killed1,953
PDF Fighters Killed28
December saw a massive escalation in military casualties, particularly in Rakhine State, alongside a campaign of widespread arson and arbitrary arrests targeting Sagaing and Mandalay regions.
Key Events
- Significant military losses occurred in Rakhine State, where 1,370 SAC soldiers were killed during 40 clashes.
- Arbitrary arrests surged in Sagaing and Mandalay, with a combined total of 487 civilians detained by military forces.
- Junta airstrikes targeted multiple regions, with the highest concentration of 16 strikes in Sagaing and 15 in Southern Shan State.
- Systematic arson attacks destroyed 1,700 houses across Myanmar, with Magway and Mandalay regions losing 518 and 500 homes respectively.
Regions Affected
RakhineSagaingMandalayMagwayShan (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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