Weekly ReportApril 8, 2025 – April 14, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — April 8–14, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed53
Children Killed13
Women Killed12
Civilians Arrested120
Houses Burned128
Air Strikes36
Military
Military Clashes26
SAC Soldiers Killed83
PDF Fighters Killed12
Military Council operations focused heavily on Sagaing and Chin, utilizing frequent airstrikes and arson to suppress resistance. The period was marked by high civilian displacement and fatalities alongside significant political maneuvering regarding planned 2025 elections.
Key Events
- A massive arson campaign in Chin State resulted in the destruction of 109 civilian houses by Military Council troops.
- The Military Council's Union Election Commission announced that a general election is scheduled for December 2025, with party registration closing in May.
- UN Special Representative Julie Bishop held a high-level meeting with the Military Council's Foreign Minister in Nay Pyi Taw on April 9.
- Aerial warfare dominated the conflict in Sagaing, where 25 separate airstrikes contributed to the region's 41 recorded civilian deaths.
- In Rakhine State, 24 Military Council soldiers were reported killed during a single significant clash, reflecting intense localized combat despite fewer engagements.
Regions Affected
SagaingChinMagwayBagoMandalay
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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