Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 21 July 2026
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (8,194) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution.
A total of (31,542) people have been arrested by the junta for opposing their arbitrary seizure of power. Of those arrested, (14,583) are confirmed to still be in detention, while (7,922) remain to be verified.
These are the numbers reported by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). The actual numbers are likely much higher. We will continue to update accordingly.
According to the data collected by AAPP, from July 1 to 21, 2026, (46) people in total; (8) women and (38) men, were killed by the junta across the country, including (4) children under the age of 18. The identities of these victims have been verified. Among these deaths, Magway Region recorded the highest number of fatalities, totaling (24), followed by (10) people in Rakhine State. During the stated period, the AAPP has also received information regarding the death of (29) civilians, as a result of junta attacks, whose identities have yet to be confirmed.
On July 19, junta forces conducted an aerial bombing with jet fighter aircraft on Ma-Ei Town, Toungup Township, Rakhine State. The bombs exploded in residential wards, killing Tun Linn Soe, Lapyae San, Mu Mu Htay, Nyi Nyi Htwe, and Nyi Nyi Zaw. In addition, several other civilians were also injured. Tun Linn Soe and Lapyae San were under the age of 18.
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