⁨Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

Date – 18 February 2026

Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,804) 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 (30,485) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,789) are currently in detention, (11,542) 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 the AAPP, from January 1 to February 18, 2026, (22) children in total under the age of 18; (11) girls and (11) boys, were killed by the junta across the country, including a two-month-old boy. The identities of these victims have been verified. Among them, Sagaing Region and Magway Region recorded the highest number of deaths, totaling (6). Moreover, among the (22) deceased, (19) people were killed by the junta’s airstrikes, recording the highest cause of death.

On January 29, the junta forces conducted an airstrike using high-explosive bombs on Lay Bo Village, Indaw Township, Sagaing Region. A bomb fell and exploded near a house in the village. The resulting bomb shrapnel killed (8) people in total, including a three-year-old girl, Yu Wati.