Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

Date – 12 May 2026

Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (8,039) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution.

A total of (30,966) people have been arrested by the junta for opposing their arbitrary seizure of power. Of those arrested, (14,204) are confirmed to still be in detention, while (7,874) remain to be verified.

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 April 30, 2026, (75) children in total under the age of 18; (36) girls and (39) 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, Bago Region records the highest number of deaths, totaling (25), followed by (16) people in Sagaing Region. Moreover, among the (75) deceased, (48) people were killed by the junta’s airstrikes, recording the highest cause of death, followed by (17) people who were killed after being detained by the junta.

On March 13, Light Infantry Battalion No. 307 (LIB-307), based in Shwe War Village, Paenwekone Town, attacked villages in Kyaukta Township, Bago Region, using drones and heavy weaponry. The explosion struck Thea Hpyu Ywar Thit Village, killing four members of the family, Win Zaw, his wife Mar Lar Win, and their children Myat Min Thu and Naing Naing Maw.