Myanmar military intensifies civilian killings under new command, monitor says
A conflict monitoring group reports that Myanmar's military has escalated killings of civilians following a reported change in its command structure. According to the monitor, the increase in reported deaths has coincided with continued fighting in contested areas of the country. The military has not publicly responded to the monitor's findings.
A conflict monitoring group said Myanmar's military has escalated killings of civilians since a reported change in its command structure, according to a new report. The monitor said it had documented a rise in civilian deaths tied to military operations in contested areas, though it did not specify the size or nature of the command change.
Myanmar has been gripped by armed conflict since the military seized power in 2021, with fighting between the armed forces and a range of resistance groups and ethnic armed organizations continuing across large parts of the country. Monitoring groups have periodically reported spikes in civilian casualties tied to shifts in military strategy or leadership.
The military has not issued a public response to the latest report. Independent verification of casualty figures in Myanmar's conflict zones remains difficult due to restricted access for journalists and international observers. The monitor said it would continue tracking the situation.
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