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

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

Military Junta Troop launched airstrikes and dropped bombs in Sagaing and Mandalay Region from September 15th to 21st. Over 130 civilians including women from Mandalay, Sagaing, Tanintharyi Region and Kachin State were arrested and used as human shields. Military Junta burnt and killed a civilian from Shweku Township, Kachin State.  The families of political prisoners were extorted by prison authorities in Pathein Prison, Ayeyarwady Region.

18 Civilians died and over 29 were injured by the heavy and light artillery attacks of the Military Junta. They arrested around 50 civilians and killed 36 within a week. An underage child died and other 3 were injured by the Military junta committed violations.