Two civilians killed in Myanmar junta custody, another missing in Ayeyarwady region

The Myanmar military junta arrested three men in Ayeyarwady Region, resulting in the deaths of two detainees, one shot dead and another beaten to death during interrogation, according to local sources.

In December 2024, junta forces detained Ko Min Khant Nyar and Ko Ye Min Soe, both middle-aged men from Thidar Kone Pyin village, Ngathaingchaung town. On 20 February, they also arrested Ko San Win, a resident of Meik Thalin village tract in the same area.

A resident reported that Ko Min Khant Nyar and Ko Ye Min Soe were tortured for nearly two months at Thidar Kone Pyin Police Station. Ko Ye Min Soe died during interrogation on 19 February.