The terrorist military council forces raided Nga Thayaw village in Yesagyo Township, Magway Region, on the morning of March 19, burning down houses and firing heavy weapons and small arms at civilians, forcing the entire village to evacuate, according to local sources. Beginning around 6:30 AM, military council troops entered Nga Thayaw village and systematically burned down residential houses. They also fired heavy weapons and small arms indiscriminately at villagers who were fleeing, causing all residents to seek safety elsewhere.
Due to the military council troops’ random firing, thousands of people not only from Nga Thayaw village but also from nearby villages have been forced to flee to safety, according to local residents. The military council forces had burned down Bisapkone village on March 18, and on March 19, they entered Nga Thayaw village firing heavy weapons and small arms before burning down houses. During the arson attacks, they continuously fired small arms, causing people to flee in different directions.
This military column has been continuously burning down villages in Yesagyo Township and has reportedly arrested and killed 18 civilians. Due to the scattered evacuation of civilians, it is currently impossible to confirm if there are any injuries or casualties, according to local residents. The local population is living in fear due to the military council’s acts of violence and continues to flee to safe locations. The military’s campaign of terror has created a humanitarian crisis in the area, with thousands of displaced civilians seeking refuge and basic necessities for survival.
