Historical eventApril 112023

Pazigyi massacre

During the Pazigyi massacre, an airstrike conducted by the Myanmar Air Force kills at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi, Sagaing Region.

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When
Tuesday, April 11 20233 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2023.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Myanmar's military junta has conducted airstrikes against civilian areas since seizing power in a coup in February 2021. The Sagaing Region became a flashpoint for armed resistance to military rule, with local militias and armed groups opposing junta control.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

The Myanmar Air Force launched an airstrike on Pazigyi village on April 11, 2023, reportedly targeting suspected resistance fighters in the area. The strike hit a gathering of villagers, killing at least 100 people according to local reports and international observers.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

The Myanmar Air Force conducted the airstrike under orders from the military junta. Local resistance groups and armed militias opposed to military rule were active in the Sagaing Region, though the extent of their presence in Pazigyi at the time remains disputed.

TimelineAI-assisted

April 11, 2023: The Myanmar Air Force conducted an airstrike on Pazigyi village in Sagaing Region, killing at least 100 villagers. International organizations and local sources documented the incident as one of the deadliest airstrikes since the 2021 coup.

What happened

During the Pazigyi massacre, an airstrike conducted by the Myanmar Air Force kills at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi, Sagaing Region.

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April 11 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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