From Civilians to Military Targets

October 1, 2025

The junta has been targeting civilians without upholding the codes and conduct of war. The daily death toll of civilians continues to rise. In areas where armed conflict is ongoing, civilian areas are continuously targeted by heavy weaponry and airstrikes. This includes villages and wards where civilians live, monasteries that shelter large numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs), schools with large numbers of children, and hospitals and clinics. These attacks have resulted in a high number of civilian deaths and injuries, as well as extensive damage to civilian property. The junta has also blocked humanitarian aid, further worsening the plight of civilians.

International humanitarian law prohibits attacks on those who do not take part in military conflict and all parties to a conflict have an obligation to protect non-military targets. Yet, the junta continues to carry out attacks without making a distinction between civilians and combatants. They have blatantly committed numerous forms of violence against civilians and civilian property. People are consequently forced to flee for safety, facing inadequate medical care and food insecurity. Their lives are put at constant risk.

According to information gathered by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), a total of (3023) civilian deaths have been confirmed by name due to airstrikes and heavy weaponry attacks across the country from the coup in 2021 up to September 30, 2025. At least (2690) additional deaths are still in the process of being confirmed.
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP)