At least 14 civilians killed by airstrikes in Sagaing Region since ceasefire

Residents of Kanni, Tanze, Tabayin, Mingin, and Kawlin townships in Sagaing Region told DVB that at least 14 civilians were killed and nearly 50 were injured by airstrikes on 12 villages in Sagaing – despite a ceasefire between the regime and People’s Defense Forces (PDF) – April 11-14. 

The five towns are located 40-153 miles (64-243 km) north of the region’s capital Monywa. All are either under partial or full control of the National Unity Government (NUG). It announced a halt to PDF offensives against the regime from March 30-April 13, which was extended until April 20. But the ceasefire allows the PDF to retaliate in “self-defense” against regime attacks.