Tabayin massacre

The Myanmar Army perpetrated the Tabayin massacre as it conducted raids throughout villages in Tabayin Township, Sagaing Region, on 2 July 2021.

Tabayin massacre
Part of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état and subsequent protests
Site of massacre
Site of massacre (Myanmar)
LocationTabayin
Date2 July 2021
Deaths41
Perpetrators
DefenderLocal People's Defense Force
ChargesNone

Details

On 2 July 2021, a local People's Defence Force (PDF) unit merely armed with homemade firearms immediately opened fire on multiple Myanmar Army companies attacking the villages. Although the military suffered at least 15 casualties, artillery shells and RPGs forced the PDF unit to retreat after firing for 20 minutes. During this time, the soldiers initiated a "shoot anything that moves" approach, resulting in the deaths of numerous civilians, including six schoolchildren. The soldiers then looted many houses in the area.[1][2][3]

See also

Depayin massacre- A 2003 attack on a NLD motorcade.

References
  1. Tabayin Villagers Cannot Count Dead Amid Myanmar Junta Attacks The Irrawaddy. July 7, 2021.
  2. Myanmar Civilian Death Toll Rises From Sagaing Fighting The Irrawaddy. July 5, 2021.
  3. At Least 25 Civilians Killed in Shootout with Myanmar Junta The Irrawaddy. July 4, 2021.
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