A representative from the Yesagyo Township Info Committee has confirmed that military council forces have looted civilian property and are burning houses in Bisapkone village, Yesagyo Township, Magway Region. On March 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 AM, military council troops entered the village, seized residents’ belongings, and systematically set fire to their homes. The military forces began their operation in Bisapkone village on March 17, using trucks to transport looted civilian property to Mingya Pyusawthi village before proceeding to burn down houses in the area.
Bisapkone village, located in the river island region, has been subjected to repeated military offensive operations, creating serious concerns for the safety and livelihood of local residents. The situation has become increasingly dire as military forces continue their systematic destruction of civilian property and homes. Additionally, a military vessel from Pakokku town was reported to have arrived at Pauktaw port this morning, raising fears among local residents about potential further military operations in the area. Some villagers have been forced to flee to safer locations due to the ongoing military activities.
Local sources report that the military council forces are committing war crimes against civilians through their systematic looting and destruction of homes and property in the region. The military’s actions have created a humanitarian crisis in the area, with displaced residents facing uncertain futures and immediate concerns about their safety and basic needs. The pattern of military operations in the region demonstrates a concerning escalation of violence against civilian populations, with property destruction and forced displacement becoming increasingly common tactics employed by military forces.
