Weekly ReportOctober 8, 2023 – October 14, 2023

Weekly Conflict Update — October 8–14, 2023

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Civilian Impact

Non-Child Civilians Killed14

Children Killed16

Civilians Arrested54

Houses Burned134

Villages Burned5

Military

Military Clashes31

SAC Soldiers Killed132

PDF Fighters Killed11

The reporting period saw a high volume of clashes across ten states and regions, marked by a devastating attack on an IDP camp in Kachin State and large-scale arson campaigns in Sagaing and Magway.

Key Events

On October 10, SAC troops fired heavy weapons at an IDP camp in Laiza, Kachin State, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 civilians including children.
A major engagement occurred in Yesagyo township, Sagaing, on October 14, where 40 SAC soldiers were reported killed in a single clash near Paik Eu village.
On October 11, junta forces and Pyu Saw Htee militias burned villages in Kanbalu township, forcing an estimated ten thousand civilians to flee from 10 different villages.
In Mandalay Region on October 10, the SAC demolished houses along Pyin Oo Lwin’s Bypass Road, leaving approximately 800 people homeless.
On October 11, SAC Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun and Brigadier General Ran Naung Soe were sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Regions Affected

SagaingKachinMagwayMandalayShan (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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