Military council forces have reportedly entered and systematically burned down Say War village in Pauk Township, Magway Region. According to local sources, on the morning of August 4, military troops entered the village firing heavy weapons and small arms, methodically destroying residents’ homes by setting them on fire. The military’s indiscriminate shooting has forced all villagers to flee to nearby forests and mountains for safety.
As the military forces continue to occupy the village, the exact extent of civilian casualties, arrests, and property damage cannot yet be confirmed. However, local residents have verified that numerous houses have been burned down. According to a representative from a humanitarian organization in Pauk Township, while the military forces are systematically burning houses throughout the village, the precise number of destroyed homes cannot yet be confirmed due to the ongoing military presence in the area.
The military council troops remain in and around the village area, leading to growing concerns among local residents about the potential for further destruction. The situation remains volatile as villagers are unable to return to their homes, and the full extent of the damage cannot be assessed while military forces continue their operations in the area. Local humanitarian workers report that the systematic destruction of civilian properties is extensive, though exact numbers remain difficult to verify due to the ongoing military presence and security concerns.
