Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 19 August 2025
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,100) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution.
Since the coup, a total of (29,560) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,317) are currently in detention, (10,994) of whom are serving sentences.
These are the numbers verified by AAPP. The actual numbers are likely much higher. We will continue to update accordingly.
According to the data collected by AAPP, from July 1 to August 19, 2025, (78) women in total were killed by the junta across the country, including (16) girls under the age of 18. These are the numbers that have been verified. Among the (78) deceased, Sagaing Region records the highest number of fatalities with (24) women killed. (49) women were killed by the junta’s airstrikes across the country, recording the highest cause of death.
On August 17, junta forces carried out an aerial bombing with high-explosive bombs on No. (16) Kone Ward, Mawchee Village Tract, Hpasawng Township, Kayah State, despite no clashes taking place in the area. As a result, at least 32 people were killed by bomb shrapnel, including 18 men, 8 women, and 6 individuals who have not yet been identified.
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