On-The-Ground in Burma: A Digital Briefer – Issue 24

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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