April 2, 2021
Burmese military violence undermines Indigenous Karen conservation for peace
On March 27th, 2021, the Burmese military dictatorship began launching deadly airstrikes on Day Bu Noh and surrounding villages1, in the heart of the Salween Peace Park in northern Karen State’s Mutraw (Hpapun) District, as well as in other Karen areas outside of the peace park in Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District. As of April 1st, the military has carried several aerial bomb attacks, killing 19 people and injuring at least 27 more. Homes have been destroyed and buildings damaged. Please see the briefer for details.
