Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 20 May 2025
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (6,700) 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 (29,162) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,092) are currently in detention, (10,719) 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 May 20, 2025, (54) people in total; (28) women and (26) men, were killed by the junta in Mandalay Region, including (6) children under the age of 18. The identities of these victims have been verified. Among them, (36) people were killed by the junta’s airstrikes, recording the highest cause of death.
On May 14, at approximately 3 p.m., junta forces conducted an aerial bombing in Lay Pin Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region. The explosions struck houses in the village, instantly killing Win Kyi, Myint Myint Wai, Win Htwe, and his wife Win Thuzar, all due to bomb shrapnel.
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