Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

Date – 6 February 2026

Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,756) 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 (30,416) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,799) are currently in detention, (11,528) of whom are serving sentences.

These are the numbers verified 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 January 1 to February 6, 2026, the junta killed (38) people in total in Sagaing Region; (21) women and (17) men, including (6) children under the age of 18. These are the numbers that have been verified. Among these deaths, (32) people were killed by the junta’s airstrikes marking the highest cause of death.

On February 5, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the junta forces conducted an airstrike, dropping high-explosive bombs into Thit Say Kone Village, in Taze Township, Sagaing Region. A bomb landed and exploded in a monastery compound in the village. As a result, a novice, along with Kyi Win, Thaung Nyunt, Ah War, and another man who was unidentified, were hit by bomb shrapnel and killed. Several other civilians also sustained injuries.