Myanmar’s Weaponization of COVID-19 Date 7 April Location Nanchaungwa, Paletwa Township, Chin State Civilian Toll 7 killed, 8 injured Details The air attack also destroyed homes. Two of those injured were in critical condition. A similar attack on the village of Bawngwa on 31 March also burned homes, but had no casualties. Link to Source 7 April Boat near Kan Htaung Gyi, Myebon Township, Rakhine State 1 injured A man was shot in the leg while traveling past a known Myanmar military outpost and has been unable to seek medical treatment for his wound due to restricted travel. Link to Source 7 April 5 April 3 April Lanmadaw, Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State Motsoe Chaung, Rathedaung Township, Rakhine State Letwei Sarteik, Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State 1 injured A teenage boy was shot in the back after hearing gunfire in a nearby village. Link to Source 1 killed Landmine explosion in area of clashes killed a man tending to his buffaloes in an area with frequent clashes. Link to Source 1 injured A man was wounded by shrapnel from an artillery shell while he walked along a road. Explosions reportedly continued for more than 12 hours. Link to Source 1 April Various locations, Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State 5 killed, 8 injured Those killed were at home. Eyewitness said it was “like it was raining bullets,” and both heavy weapons and small arms were used. Link to Source Link to Source 29

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