Weekly ReportAugust 22, 2023 – August 31, 2023

Weekly Conflict Update — August 22–31, 2023

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Civilian Impact

Non-Child Civilians Killed27

Children Killed2

Civilians Arrested78

Houses Burned177

Villages Burned4

Military

Military Clashes48

SAC Soldiers Killed284

PDF Fighters Killed18

This period was marked by high-intensity clashes in Sagaing and Chin State, where resistance forces suffered significant casualties from junta airstrikes and shelling. Systematic arson campaigns continued in Magway and Sagaing, while the military junta faced substantial troop losses in Tanintharyi and Mon regions.

Key Events

On August 28, eleven members of a Chin armed group were killed during intense airstrikes and howitzer shelling by junta forces in Thantlang township, Chin State.
A major clash in Thantlang township on August 29 resulted in the deaths of 30 SAC soldiers and 13 CDF fighters.
On August 27, resistance forces killed 25 SAC soldiers during a clash between Ka Myine and Ya Nge villages in Thayetchaung township, Tanintharyi region.
SAC forces burned down 125 houses in Kyawai Oo village, Salin township, Magway region, on August 25.
Junta heavy weaponry fire in Phyu township, Bago region, killed two civilians and forced over 3,000 residents to flee on August 22.

Regions Affected

SagaingMagwayChinTanintharyiBago

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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