By Kantarawaddy Times
At least 10 civilians were killed across Karenni State, including areas along the Shan-Karenni border, during the month of June due to attacks carried out by the military council, according to figures verified by Kantarawaddy Times.
Among the fatalities were nine men and one woman, with causes of death linked to artillery shelling and aerial bombardments by the military.
On June 6, a 19-year-old student lost his life when artillery fire struck a village in eastern Pekon. On June 25, an airstrike on the Mawchi area resulted in the deaths of eight men. Later, on June 29, a 60-year-old woman was killed by artillery fire in Moebye town—bringing the total number of civilian casualties in June to 10.
Although initial reports on June 25 from Mawchi mentioned seven deaths, one more injured person later died from their wounds, according to Sayar Banya, the founder of the Karenni Human Rights Group.
“We’ve received reports that among the injured, one more person has passed away. One man has died from his injuries,” said Sayar Banya.
According to a July 1 statement by the Progressive Karenni People’s Force (PKPF), a total of 43 civilians have been killed in Karenni State during the first six months of 2025.
Additionally, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) reported today, July 3, that 68 civilians were killed nationwide during the month of June due to military council offensives.
