Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

Date – 9  April 2025

Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (6,488) 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 (29,013) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,181) are currently in detention, (10,755) 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 January 1 to April 9, 2025, (56) children in total under the age of 18; (23) girls and (33) boys, were killed by the junta across the country. These are the numbers that have been verified. Among them, Rakhine State recorded the highest number of deaths, totaling (13). Among the (56) deceased, (47) children were killed by the junta’s airstrikes, recording the highest cause of death.

On April 2, at approximately 4 p.m., junta forces conducted an aerial bombing in Nay Ka Village, Hpapun Township, Kayin State. An infant, Saw Khin Maung Lwin, and a Grade-4 student, Naw War So Phaw, were killed—all due to bomb shrapnel.

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