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Over 100,000 dead in Myanmar civil war since 2021 coup, NGO reports

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Posted Jul 1, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-01-0730
Over 100,000 dead in Myanmar civil war since 2021 coup, NGO reports

An organization monitoring armed conflicts has reported that over 100,000 individuals have died in Myanmar's civil war since the military coup in 2021, affecting all sides. The coup ended a decade of democratic rule.

An organization monitoring armed conflicts has reported that over 100,000 individuals have died in Myanmar's civil war since the military coup in 2021. The fatalities include members from all sides of the conflict. The military takeover five years ago brought an end to a decade of democratic governance in the Southeast Asian nation, ousting the elected administration led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. This event triggered widespread anti-coup demonstrations across the country. The NGO's assessment highlights the escalating violence, with one representative noting, "The conflict has spread, we are witnessing more massacres." Sources: Le Monde

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