Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 22 May 2025
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (6,719) 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 (29,172) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,102) are currently in detention, (10,730) 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 22, 2025, (89) people in total; (17) women and (72) men, have been killed in detainment by the junta across the country, including (5) children under the age of 18. The identities of these victims have been verified. Among these deaths, Magway Region records the highest number of fatalities with (42) people, followed by Sagaing Region with (18) fatalities.
On May 12, at approximately 2 a.m., around 100 personnel—comprising of junta forces from Infantry Battalion No. (50) (IB-50), based in Gangaw Township, Magway Region, and Pyu Saw Htee militiamen—launched an offensive into Lel Ma Village, Gangaw Township. They apprehended and tortured 11 individuals, including three students and seven members of the People’s Defence Force (PDF), before killing them. Upon withdrawing from the village, they also took several locals with them. On May 17, 2025, all of the captives were released except for Myint Oo, Chaw Maung Maung, and his father Zaw Linn Naing. Myint Oo was later killed at a junta artillery unit, while Chaw Maung Maung was killed inside IB-50.
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