Weekly ReportMay 15, 2023 – May 21, 2023

Weekly Conflict Update — May 15–21, 2023

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Civilian Impact

Non-Child Civilians Killed5

Children Killed2

Civilians Arrested99

Houses Burned214

Villages Burned6

Air Strikes5

Military

Military Clashes19

SAC Soldiers Killed118

This period saw intense arson campaigns in Sagaing where over 200 homes were destroyed, alongside high junta casualties from resistance mine and drone attacks in Mon and Sagaing. Local populations maintained widespread boycotts against the military's proposed 2023 elections across multiple regions.

Key Events

May 17: SAC forces conducted simultaneous airstrikes in Bawlakhe, Myawaddy, and Kani, resulting in one civilian death and damage to a school and multiple homes.
May 18: Approximately 50 villagers were arrested when SAC troops raided and set fire to Kanthakone village in Shwebo township, Sagaing.
May 19: Junta forces burned down more than 170 houses in Kan Thit village, Khin-U township, as part of an ongoing scorched-earth policy in the region.
May 17-19: Leaders from seven ethnic ceasefire groups held a summit in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to discuss strategies for resolving the national political crisis.
May 20: Resistance forces launched a shock missile attack against the Pakokku-based infantry division headquarters in Magway region.

Regions Affected

SagaingMonKarenniTanintharyiBago

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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