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UN Reports Myanmar Junta Killed 8,075 Civilians Since Coup

8/26/2026

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The UN Human Rights Office reported that Myanmar’s military junta deepened civilian suffering.
Since the 2021 coup, at least 8,075 civilians, including 1,074 children, have been killed.
The military and Arakan Army committed systematic Rohingya violations such as killings, torture and forced labour.
3.6 million people are internally displaced.
12.4 million people face acute hunger, including 400,000 with acute malnutrition.

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The UN Human Rights Office reported that Myanmar’s military junta deepened civilian suffering.
Since the 2021 coup, at least 8,075 civilians, including 1,074 children, have been killed.
The military and Arakan Army committed systematic Rohingya violations such as killings, torture and forced labour.
3.6 million people are internally displaced.
12.4 million people face acute hunger, including 400,000 with acute malnutrition.