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OHCHR · Global · UN finds 702 civilian deaths in Myanmar in six months as foreign arms and indifference compound the toll
Documented 702 verified civilian deaths between August 2025 and January 2026, with 476 attributed to Myanmar Armed Forces airstrikes. Noted 16.2 million people requiring humanitarian assistance, a record high, and declining international engagement. Foreign-supplied arms continue to reach the military despite documentation of their systematic use against civilians.
“Foreign indifference compounds the suffering of civilians as Myanmar's military continues to use foreign-supplied weapons against its own population.”