Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 2 September 2025
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,175) 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 (29,616) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,355)are currently in detention, (11,030) 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 August 1 to 31, 2025, (139) people in total; (56) women and (83)men, were killed by the junta across the country, including (24) children under the age of 18. The identities of these victims have been verified. Among these deaths, Kayah State recorded the highest number of fatalities, totaling (27). Meanwhile, (85) people were killed by the junta’s airstrikes, marking the highest cause of death. During the stated period, the AAPP has also received information regarding the death of (185) civilians, as a result of junta attacks, whose identities have yet to be confirmed.
On August 29, junta forces carried out a drone bombing on an internally displaced persons’ camp in Hpruso Township, Kayah State. The bomb shrapnel instantly killed a man named Shay Rel, who had fled from Htee Thaw Ku Village to seek refuge.
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