Civilians arrested and killed by Myanmar junta and Pyu Saw Htee militias in Myingyan

Civilians passing through military checkpoints in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, were arrested and later killed by junta troops and pro-military Pyu Saw Htee militias, according to local residents.

Around 30 people, including women and minors, were reportedly killed between October 2024 and April 2025. Their families, unaware of their fate for months, had already held alms-giving ceremonies in their memory.

The victims were allegedly detained while traveling to Myingyan for shopping or delivering goods. Many were stopped at Pyu Saw Htee-operated internal checkpoints or one of the eight military checkpoints surrounding the town.