Summary of November’s Events in Myanmar

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The junta suffered losses on multiple fronts throughout Myanmar during November 2023 but the junta has continued to attack civilians and there are still many displacements throughout the country, according to ALTSEAN-Burma’s latest issue of CoupWatch.

November’s Coup Watch summarises the main events in Myanmar during November 2023 as follows:

Over 1,000 Rohingya refugees arrive in Aceh, Indonesia after perilous sea crossing. 66% are women and children.

Resistance offensives spread to 11 states and regions. The junta beefs up troop presence in Naypyidaw.

Three Brotherhood Alliance takes 179 junta positions under Operation 1027. The entire LIB 125 surrenders, 126 soldiers of LIB 129 and their families defect to the resistance.

Over 500,000 civilians displaced in just one month. The total displaced population now at 2.5 million, including 1.9 million since Feb 2021.

In retaliation, the junta kills 300 civilians. It launches 113 airstrikes, the highest in a month.

Resistance victory in Sagaing Region nets NUG control of district level town and USD 20 million in funds.

Rival Shan State ethnic armies call for truce amid escalating violence.

Karenni resistance launches Operation 11.11.

Seven countries declare intervention in Rohingya genocide case at ICJ.

Australian mining company registered in Caribbean tax haven runs afoul of UK sanctions on junta.

Indonesia’s suggestion of “inclusive dialogue” with junta ill received by NUG.

Civil society urges Thailand to provide humanitarian aid, end refoulement.

Crony bank sponsored football team denied entry into Australia, plays in Bangkok instead.

ALTSEAN-Burma (Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma) was formed in October 1996 by a diverse network of organizations and individuals. Its mission is to develop and strengthen strategic relationships among key networks and organizations from Burma, Southeast Asia, and the international community