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The destruction of local villages and properties is an impact of the ongoing firing by the regime into areas frequented by civilians. Drone Strikes Drone strikes present a new and emerging threat to civilians. Reliance on motorized paragliders to target local communities is increasing, and they are being deployed more frequently in residential areas, resulting in high casualties. KHRW documented 2 cases of drone strikes, which injured seven and killed one. On August 14, 2025, at around 1:00 PM, a drone bomb attack seriously injured five (5) civilians, and was carried out on the residential area of Rawan Hill, Sharawkha village, Hpakant township. Civilians who had previously been resettled in the former relocation area were attacked on 14 August 2025 at around 1:00 p.m. in Rawam Kone, Sharaw Hka village, Hpakant Township. Forces from the military base and the strategic hill in Maw Wan Ward launched a drone and heavy weapons attack, seriously injuring five people. 32 | "Inhumane Acts" by KHRW

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“Inhumane Acts” A Report by Kachin Human Rights Watch

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Digital Rights
Digital Surveillance
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Military Coup

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Kachin Human Rights Watch

Date Published: Jul 13, 2026

Abstract: Since the attempted coup on 1 February 2021, the human rights situation across Myanmar has sharply deteriorated. The military junta’s dismantling of democratic principles and institutions has eroded basic human rights and made a mockery of the rule of law. Innocent people continue to be detained, while scores of political prisoners remain behind bars and an environmental crisis persists in the country’s resource-rich lands. In Kachin State, thousands have been impacted by the ongoing attacks. Over the past five years, the military has persistently increased the violence against innocent civilians nationwide. This has led to a humanitarian crisis, pushing half the population into severe poverty. Millions have fled their homes as junta troops attack villages, setting fires and stealing possessions, including at least 244,500 internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kachin State. Critical infrastructure like hospitals, clinics, and schools have frequently been targeted by air and ground strikes, putting women and children at serious risk. Limited access to healthcare, education, and employment has shattered hope and prospects for a future without war. The situation remains unstable and complicated, with no clear resolution to the ongoing conflict. The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) controls most of the state, including hubs of valuable resources such as jade and rubies. The junta has launched aggressive counterattacks in these areas to gain access to the wealth generated by these rare gems…

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