Case Study #1: Ywar Shay Village Arson Attack On May 11, 2024, a Telegram channel named Ko Thet circulated a message labeling certain individuals from Ywar Shay Village as “supporters of terrorism.” That same day, MMC (News)—another pro-military council channel—escalated the threat by calling for the immediate removal of these so-called "terrorist militants" from Ywar Shay Village. [Ko Thet] [Win Tint, a villager from Ywar Shay] [List of individuals who welcomed and supported PDF terrorist group, Black Tiger, led by Nyein Yar Zar, also known as Mike Khae, during the incident at Sone Village, Myingyan.] [MMC (News)] [The report is confirmed to be 100% accurate.] [Swiftly eliminate terrorist militants.] [PDF militants reportedly claimed victory in Ywar Shay, for killing numerous children and adults from Sone Village, Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region.] [The report is confirmed to be 100% accurate.] Just three days after these incitement posts, on May 14, military forces entered Ywar Shay Village and set the entire village ablaze. The attack resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including three women aged 60 and 70, none of whom appeared on the circulated lists—underscoring the military council’s indiscriminate targeting of civilians. - 10 -