Tabayin massacre

The Myanmar Army perpetrated the Tabayin massacre as it conducted raids throughout villages in Tabayin Township, Sagaing Region, on 2 July 2021.

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On 2 July 2021, a local People's Defence Force (PDF) unit merely armed with homemade firearms immediately opened fire on multiple Myanmar Army companies attacking the villages. Although the military suffered at least 15 casualties, artillery shells and RPGs forced the PDF unit to retreat after firing for 20 minutes. During this time, the soldiers initiated a "shoot anything that moves" approach, resulting in the deaths of numerous civilians, including six schoolchildren. The soldiers then looted many houses in the area.