[Myanmar] Violence against civilians: Abduction/forced disappearance

Around 15 April 2025 (between 13 - 17 April), in Chauk township (Magway district, Magway region), the Myanmar military abducted over 50 young people who were returning from the Thingyan water festival near the Mun Gyi restaurant. They were taken to be used as porters and were detained at the IB-13 base.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-15

Country

Myanmar

Event type

violence

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