Mizzima

Data for Myanmar announced on 14 June that a total of 70,324 houses nationwide were burned down by the military junta and its affiliated organizations during the post-coup period.

From May 2021 to May 2023, the number of houses torched and destroyed by the junta’s troops was the highest in Sagaing Region with 53,816, followed by the second and third highest in Magway Division and Chin State respectively, according to the report.

There were 10,451 houses gutted by fire in Magway Region and 1,637 houses in Chin State.

In Myo Thit Village (with over 600 houses) in Khin Oo Township, Sagaing Region, more than 350 houses were destroyed in the arson by the junta’s troops in April. Thus, some of those who became homeless are still living in the monastery, said a local from the Myo Thit Village.

“Some of those whose houses were destroyed build small tents to live. Those who cannot afford it are living in monasteries. As for the food, we are eating what is being donated,” said the resident.