Security force personnel with an assault rifle on Aung Zeya Bridge while commands are shouted to “Shoot [protesters] in the head.” Video: Unknown uploader. Verified by Human Rights Watch.

Video of teargas and gunfire coming from the west at Bus Stop 3 around 12:30 p.m., posted online on March 14, 2021. Credit: Unknown uploader. Verified by Human Rights Watch.

Thermal anomaly data showing fire activity in Thantlang town, Chin State, Myanmar from October 29 to November 29, 2021. © 2021 NASA FIRMS. The dates of the thermal anomalies data correspond with Myanmar local time.

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