POLITICS, ECONOMY AND OTHER NEWS
• The PEN’s Freedom to Write Index 2021 report ranks Myanmar as the third “largest jailer” of writers in the world. The military regime detained at least 26 writers in 2021. China and Saudi Arabia rank respectively first and second. (Source: Mizzima)
SAGAING
• Tamu: A total of four junta troops – three junta soldiers and one pro-junta Pyu Saw Htee militia member – were killed in a raid on Myay Ni Gone Monastery, Saw Bwar (6) Ward, Tamu Township, Sagaing Region, where the junta troops were stationed on the afternoon of April 13, said a local defense force. (Source: Mizzima)
• Pauk: regime troops set Kyauk U Village on fire for the third time in few days
• Ayadaw: the body of Thit San Lwin (28) was found with signs of torture
SHAN STATE
• Moebye: clashes in the area are intensifying, forcing residents to flee
KAREN (KAYIN) STATE
• Lay Kay Kaw: the Burmese military continues to attack the Karen National Liberation Army in Lay Kay Kaw, near Myawaddy
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:
• 1,756 killed (+5)
• 13,282 total arrests (+16)
• 1,976 evading warrant (+0)
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