Weekly ReportDecember 15, 2024 – December 21, 2024
Weekly Conflict Update — December 15–21, 2024
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed29
Children Killed2
Women Killed4
Civilians Arrested240
Houses Burned286
Air Strikes15
Military
Military Clashes79
SAC Soldiers Killed93
PDF Fighters Killed9
Installations Captured4
Other
Weapons seized5
Military activity was defined by significant territorial gains for the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, including the capture of the Western Region Command, alongside sustained aerial attacks and mass arrests by the Military Council in central Myanmar.
Key Events
- December 20: The Arakan Army (AA) fully captured the Western Region Command Headquarters in Ann, Rakhine State, and apprehended two brigadier generals, including the Deputy Regional Commander.
- December 14: Resistance forces seized the No. 5 Operations Command Headquarters (SaKaKha 5) in Toungup, marking a major defeat for the Military Council in southern Rakhine State.
- December 15–16: Joint revolutionary forces successfully took control of military outposts in Kachin State (Lahu Sel camp) and Karen State (Manelpalaw camp).
- December 18: The Military Council underwent a leadership change in its Ministry of Defense, appointing General Maung Maung Aye to replace General Tin Aung San.
- December 15: High-level diplomatic discussions between the Military Council, the MNDAA, and Chinese officials took place in China regarding border security and potential ceasefires.
Regions Affected
KachinShan (Southern)RakhineSagaingMagway
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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