According to local sources, military council forces have looted civilian properties and are burning houses in Bisapkone village, Yesagyo Township, Magway Region. The Yesagyo Township Information Committee reported that on March 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 AM, military troops entered the village, systematically confiscated residents’ belongings, and subsequently set fire to their homes. The military forces began their operation in Bisapkone village on March 17, using trucks to transport stolen civilian property to Mingya Pyusawthi village.
Bisapkone village, located in the river island area, has been subjected to repeated military operations, causing significant distress among local residents. The military council troops have not only engaged in the theft of villagers’ possessions but have also deliberately destroyed homes through arson, demonstrating severe brutality against civilians. The systematic nature of these operations suggests a coordinated effort to displace and terrorize the local population.
Additionally, reports indicate that a military council naval vessel from Pakokku arrived at Pauktaw port on the morning of March 18. Local sources suggest that the military council is expanding its presence both on water and land routes in the region, potentially leading to a deteriorating security situation. These aggressive actions by the military forces have severely disrupted the daily lives of local residents, causing significant losses to their livelihoods and creating severe hardships for their basic survival needs. The ongoing military operations in the area have left civilians facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining their safety and securing their basic necessities.
