At A Glance On Armed Struggles (6 March -12 March 2026)

Between 6-12 March 2026, there were at least 211 incidents of military operations and civilian-targeted attacks across the country. Among them, at least 97 incidents were military operations and 114 incidents were civilian-targeted attacks.

On 9 March, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) announced that humanitarian needs continue to rise in Myanmar due to ongoing conflicts. The statement noted that civilians are being forced to flee their homes due to the military junta’s airstrikes and violations of international humanitarian law. It further highlighted that aid organizations are facing significant challenges, including security risks, funding shortages, and restrictions on access. In addition, during a closed-door UN Security Council meeting on Myanmar held in New York on 6 March, the ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy, who is the Foreign Minister of the Philippines, spoke regarding the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. In the 2026 report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released on 4 March, it was stated that the Myanmar military junta is intentionally employing a “divide and rule” policy by weaponizing race and religion. The report further recommended that Myanmar continue to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC).

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