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1. 68 People, Including Children and Women, Died Due to Airstrikes and Heavy Weapon Attacks by the Military During Earthquake Crisis, Says NUG
April 5
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced on April 5 that 68 people, including children and women, lost their lives due to airstrikes and heavy weapon attacks by the military during the time when civilians were already affected by the powerful earthquake. The military launched a total of 63 attacks within a week after the earthquake on March 28, resulting in the deaths of 68 civilians. Among the casualties were a child and 15 women.
The attacks took place in regions that had been severely impacted by the earthquake, including 13 strikes in the Sagaing Region and 8 in the Mandalay Region.
2. Airstrikes by the Military Caused Destruction at Indaw Monastery, Resulting in 2 Deaths and 8 Injuries
April 5
The military’s airstrikes on April 1 caused significant destruction at the Indaw Monastery, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to eight others. The airstrikes targeted the monastery with bombs, causing fires that destroyed various parts of the complex. The civilian casualties were confirmed by the Indaw Revolution-IR.
3. Comments from Captured Soldiers during the Banmaw Battle Revealed by KIA
April 5
Captured soldiers during the battle in Banmaw city shared their statements, which were released by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA). The captured soldiers revealed that they were recruited from civilian backgrounds, such as 10th-grade students and job seekers, who were forcibly conscripted into the military.
4. Fighting Occurs in Naungcho After Military Violations of Ceasefire
April 5
The three allied ethnic resistance groups declared a ceasefire to assist in earthquake relief efforts for the affected citizens. However, the military violated the ceasefire by launching attacks in the Naungcho area. The military deployed seven military vehicles and reinforced troops for an attack on April 3, and fighting continued on April 4 between the military and resistance groups.
5. Vehicle Carrying Over 5,000 Gallons of Fuel for the Military Seized in Yesagyo
April 5
A vehicle carrying over 5,000 gallons of fuel, intended for the military, was seized by the Southern YSO PDF in Yesagyo Township. The vehicle had been transporting fuel and other supplies to the military for some time, and the operation was the result of months of surveillance.
6. Minthit Township People’s Administration Issues Regional Order With Six Points
April 5
The People’s Administration of Minthit Township issued a regional directive with six key points. The directive aims to inform the local people about rules such as not building homes or occupying government and department buildings without permission. Additionally, the directive prohibits illegal logging, construction, and farming activities in protected forest areas.
