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According to the funeral assistance association, the most seriously injured person was a man, age 35, from Kyaik Taung village in Sai Htaung village tract. Civilians continue to be harmed by landmines placed in public areas. From May to November 2025, approximately 24 people were injured due to accidental landmine explosions, according to data collected by a funeral assistance association. The injured were transported to Lone Khin hospital by funeral assistance vehicles. Landmines have severe, long-lasting impacts on victims. In Myanmar, the country is currently the deadliest in the world for landmine and explosive remnants of war casualties. 36 | "Inhumane Acts" by KHRW 36 | "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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