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On-The-Ground in Burma: A Digital Briefer – Issue 24
February 26th, 2023 •
Author:
US Campaign for Burma
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
- In just the first week of January, the number of people fleeing from conflict surged by more than 10,000 within KNU territory in Dooplaya.
- More than a thousand civilians in Karenni state are seeking refuge from continuous artillery fire in the forests.
- According to the Chinland Defense Force, the junta conducted eight airstrikes in Mindat between January 7 and 23.
- On January 31st, the United States imposed sanctions on the junta, a move intended to block mining enterprises and energy officials.
- The military council ordered administrators to conduct a nationwide population census starting January 9 to create updated voter lists.
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Progressive Voice is a participatory rights-based policy research and advocacy organization rooted in civil society, that maintains strong networks and relationships with grassroots organizations and community-based organizations throughout Myanmar. It acts as a bridge to the international community and international policymakers by amplifying voices from the ground, and advocating for a rights-based policy narrative.