Weekly ReportMay 8, 2023 – May 14, 2023
Weekly Conflict Update — May 8–14, 2023
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed12
Children Killed14
Civilians Arrested68
Houses Burned282
Villages Burned4
Air Strikes7
Military
Military Clashes32
SAC Soldiers Killed228
SAC Soldiers Captured8
PDF Fighters Killed12
This week was marked by intense military engagements and severe human rights violations, including a major massacre in Bago Region and widespread arson in Sagaing. Parallel to the armed conflict, civilians across multiple regions staged coordinated boycotts against the junta's proposed 2023 elections and protests against foreign diplomatic support for the regime.
Key Events
- On May 11, junta forces committed a massacre in Nyaung Pin Thar Village, Bago Region, where they killed and burned 17 civilians, including seven children.
- On May 11, resistance forces killed 20 SAC soldiers and captured three others during a successful ambush in Htantabin Township, Bago Region.
- Junta forces intensified their arson campaign in Sagaing Region on May 11 and 12, burning down more than 200 houses in Chaung-U Township and approximately 100 houses in Ayadaw Township.
- On May 12, resistance drone attacks targeted the Waw Lay Byu Har Kone police station in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State, resulting in over 20 junta fatalities.
- Throughout the week, locals in townships across Sagaing, Mandalay, and Ayeyarwady maintained active political resistance through boycotts of junta-led election preparations and protests against Chinese involvement.
Regions Affected
SagaingBagoKarenMandalayTanintharyi
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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