World · 2026-10-30 · Morning briefing
UN report: Myanmar military killed over 8,300 civilians since 2021 coup
At least 8,384 civilians have been killed by Myanmar's military since it overthrew the democratically elected government in February 2021, according to a new report from a UN Special Rapporteur. The findings, compiled up to September 15th, 2026, detail the escalating violence in the country's ongoing civil war.
The situation has deteriorated despite the regime’s so-called “100-day peace plan” which ran from April to July this year. During that period alone, 753 civilians were killed. The report, presented by Special Rapporteur Kelley Anne Eckels-Currie, attributes responsibility for 89% of civilian deaths to the military and its allied paramilitary forces.
The military continues to use heavy weapons, including airstrikes and artillery, against civilian infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and markets. Ms Eckels-Currie stated that these attacks are not accidental, but an “intentional infliction of harm” intended to terrorise the population into submission.
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