7/29/26, 11:40 AM State repression increases under the Myanmar military’s new leadership | ACLED modalities of civilian repression rather than any reduction in its severity. While approximately 20 million people have been exposed to one or more violent incidents within a 5-kilometer radius since 2026, according to ACLED’s Conflict Exposure Tool, the nature, frequency, and intensity of violence vary depending on whether they are in active conflict zones, contested areas, or urban centers under tight military control. The Myanmar military has increased arrests, destroying and looting property, and targeted attacks on civilians while also continuing its indiscriminate bombing July 2023 - June 2026 Type of event: Direct attack* Remote violence 300 200 100 https://acleddata.com/report/state-repression-increases-under-myanmar-militarys-new-leadership 3/9