Mizzima

The National Unity Government (NUG) has reported the shocking massacre of 17 civilians and one People’s Defence Fighter in Tataing village in Sagaing Region by the 33rd Division of the Myanmar junta.

On 1-2 March, the junta troops, who were stationed in Htisong Village raided nearby Tataing Village, capturing PDF leader Michael Ko Kyaw Zaw who went out scouting during the raid. According to the NUG, the PDF leader was tortured, disemboweled and decapitated. The bodies of four other males were found near Nyaung Yan village in Myinmu Township.

The troops then went on to capture 15 civilians to use as human shields as they retreated. 

A total of 14 men and three women were found murdered, many of the bodies having been cut up and disfigured.

In addition, the troops burnt down 60 out of a total of 72 houses in Tataing. 

The NUG said photos of the bodies have been sent to international organizations, though they said they published only one photo because many of the photos were too gruesome to show publicly.