21/08/2026
Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date - 21 August 2026
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (8,300) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution.
A total of (31,807) people have been arrested by the junta for opposing their arbitrary seizure of power. Of those arrested, (14,735) are confirmed to still be in detention, while (7,865) remain to be verified.
These are the numbers reported by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). The actual numbers are likely much higher. We will continue to update accordingly.
According to data collected by AAPP, from July 1 to August 21, 2026, (17) people in total; (9) women and (8)men, were killed by the junta in Sagaing Region. The identities of these victims have been verified. Among them, (13) people were killed by the junta’s airstrikes, marking the highest cause of death. During the stated period in the Sagaing region, the AAPP has also received information regarding the death of (92) civilians, as a result of junta attacks, whose identities have yet to be confirmed.
On August 18, at approximately 11:00 a.m., junta forces conducted an aerial bombing using jet fighter aircraft on a gold mining site near Maing Tone Tar Gyi Village, Pinlebu Township, Sagaing Region. The attack killed four women and two men from bomb shrapnel. Several other civilians were also injured.
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