Human Rights Situation weekly update (January 15 to 21, 2024)

Human Rights Violations took place in States and Regions from Jan 15 to 21, 2024

Military Junta Troop launched airstrikes and dropped bombs in Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Shan State, Mon State, Rakhine State, and Chin State from January 15th to 21st. Military Junta arrested over 10 civilians and used them as human shields in Sagaing Region. They cut off phone and internet data connections in Rakhine State. A political prisoner from Kyaikmaraw Prison died because of the lack of medical treatment in Mon State.

Over30 civilians died and about 40 were injured by the Military’s heavy and light artillery attacks within a week. 3 underaged children were injured and 4 died when the Military Junta committed abuses. Civilians left their places 6 times because of the Military Junta Troop’s marching and raiding within a week.