Battle of Myin Thar

The Battle of Myin Thar was an engagement between the Myanmar SAC junta and anti-coup forces in the village of Myin Thar, Gangaw Township, Magway Region.[3] Tatmadaw forces raided the village two days after the National Unity Government called for a "people's defensive war" against the military.[4] Yaw militias armed with improvised black powder rifles and grenade launchers heavily resisted until heavy artillery forced them to withdraw.[5]

Battle of Myin Thar
Part of Myanmar civil war (2021–present) and internal conflict in Myanmar
DateSeptember 9, 2021 – September 13, 2021
Location
Myin Thar, Gangaw Township, Magway Region, Myanmar
Status SAC victory
Belligerents

State Administration Council

Anti-coup forces

Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
At least 18 killed[1] [2]

Numerous civilians, including a 50-year-old paralyzed man, were massacred by the Tatmadaw.[5]

References
  1. Myin Thar village killings September 9, 2021. Myanmar Witness. Archived March 31, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Deadly unrest in Myanmar as opposition urges ‘defensive war’ Al-Jazeera English. September 11, 2021. Archived December 6, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  3. As pressure grows in a key region, Yaw people vow to continue the fight. Myanmar Now. October 5, 2021. Archived February 20, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  4. Deadly unrest reported in Myanmar after opposition urges 'defensive war'. Martin Petty. William MacLean. Reuters. September 10, 2021. Archived May 11, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Locals Describe Myanmar Military Massacre of Yaw Villagers. The Irrawaddy. September 21, 2021. Archived January 18, 2024, at the Wayback Machine

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