Human Rights Situation weekly update (December 15 to 21, 2023)

Human Rights Violations took place in States and Regions from Dec 15 to 21, 2023

Military Junta troops launched airstrikes and dropped bombs in Sagaing Region, Magway Region, Shan State, and Chin State from December 15th to 21st. The Military Junta prohibited access to travel in the sea for 2 more months in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State on December 19th. A woman who is the chairman of a Community-Based Organization was arrested for commenting on Facebook in Thaton, Mon State.

Over 20 civilians died and over 30 were injured within a week by the Military’s heavy and light attacks. 2 underaged children were injured and 3 died when the Military Junta committed violations. Over 40 civilians were arrested within a week by the Military Junta. 2 civilians from Rakhine State were injured by the Military Junta’s landmines.