POLITICS, ECONOMY AND OTHER NEWS
• According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), over 1.6 million people became jobless over the COVID-19 pandemic period and after the military coup in 2021. Of those about 350,000 worked in construction, 220,000 worked in the garment industry and more than 80,000 worked in tourism. Currently, the garment industry is the worst industry for labour rights violations. Taking advantage of the low demand for workers some employers have started abusing their workers. By law the minimum daily wage is 4,800 kyats ($2.59 USD) but, some factory owners are only paying their workers 3,600 kyats ($1.94 USD) a day, while making them work overtime without any additional payment. Reportedly, even factories that pay overtime have reduced overtime payments from 1,200 kyats (65 cents USD) an hour to 700 kyats (38 cents USD) an hour. (Source: Mizzima)
SAGAING
• Kalay: Resistance fighter Ko Ra Tuh was tortured and burned alive by regime soldiers
KARENNI (KAYAH) STATE
• Loikaw: clashes between Resistance fighters and regime troops near Dor Sor Bee Village. Residents have been forced by the Burmese military to stay home
KAREN (KAYIN) STATE
• Papun: two children (11 and 12 year-old), have been injured by the Burmese regime shelling
MAGWAY
• Saw Township: the Burmese military launched an airstrike
YANGON
• Kayan: a military checkpoint was attacked by Resistance forces. 10 regime soldiers have been reportedly killed
• The Burmese post reports that 4 civilians have been killed by the Burmese military in Bahan and Puzungtaung yesterday.
COVID DAILY (as reported by the military-controlled Ministry of Health. Real figures are believed to be higher than officially reported)
• 20 new cases and 0 new deaths
AAPP Burma daily update (arrests and killings connected to the attempted military coup only, does not include events related to armed conflict). Since February 1st:
• 1,751 killed (+1)
• 13,266 total arrests (+27)
• 1,976 evading warrant (+0)
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