4/4 - It's nearly impossible to fathom the scale of this tragedy; shattered lives, limbs, vast swaths of land unusable for agriculture or livestock rearing, refugees & IDPs unable to return home safely. DM for the reports or if you need any further data. End.

3/4 - Virtually every area of Myanmar is now contaminated with these explosive weapons; even areas which had never faced such a threat; parts of West Bago, Ayeyarwady, etc. Only the most remote, least populated areas are reportedly unaffected; many may be, we just lack data.

2/4 - From 2021 - 2024, 3,579 civilians were killed or injured, a mind boggling figure. Every single case means a shattered family, life long physical & mental trauma for those who survive, or for the families of those who do not.

1/4 - New data from shows the horrific toll that landmines & UXO have taken on Myanmar's population. A staggering 1,686 civilians were killed or injured in 2024; nearly 5 per DAY. This figure is also certainly a significant undercount. #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar #Myanmar

4/5 - Similarly, in Northern Shan, complex dynamics related to the MNDAA's withdrawal from Lashio, the SACs push northeast through Nawngkhio, Kyaukme & Hsipaw, and movement of IDPs, mean high levels of casualties across the region.

3/5 - Notable is increase in casualties in Toungup & Gwa townships in southern Rakhine; areas which had no previous contamination, so little risk education or victim assistance infrastructure here. Trend likely to continue as AA pushes south & east; SAC will lay more mines here.

2/5 - Shan, Rakhine & the Dry Zone remain the areas with the highest casualty figures, related to conflict dynamics & displacements in these areas; generally, IDPs fleeing into new contaminated areas = higher casualty rates, although local dynamics vary.

1/5 - According to data collected by @unicef.org in Myanmar, 350+ ppl were killed or maimed by landmines & UXO in Myanmar, in the 1st 6 months of 2025. This includes 96 children; 23 of these were killed. Data collection remains a challenge; the real figure is likely higher.

2/2 - Local humanitarians are already carrying out response work; the coming days will be grim as news begins to emerge from Sagaing, Mandalay, Toungoo and other areas badly impacted. More than ever, local humanitarians will need all the support they can get.

1/2 - After today's devastating 7.7 earthquake in central Myanmar, the next few days may see significant aftershocks. Please share these images with those who may be impacted in Myanmar & the border regions. #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar

According to local CBOs, Feb saw spikes in displacement figures across all 7 districts of Karen State in SE Myanmar. 1.1+ million displaced across the region, w/ Kler Lwee Htoo (B3/Nyaunglebin) most heavily impacted area. SAC airstrikes on civilian targets driving most new displacements. #Myanmar

Latest update from local Karenni humanitarian network CTER shows ongoing extensive displacement in 3 northern townships ; 220k+ displaced & host communities face critical food security challenges, compounded by lower crop yields in recent harvest. Ongoing airstrikes also an ever present threat.

You're correct, resistance forces & civilians (i.e. TNLA & civilian in Karenni) do ad hoc clearance wherever they can; unfortunately they don't have the training or equipment to ensure this is comprehensive. Not their fault, they are incredibly brave & doing the best they can w/ what is available.

Sadly, without the funding, resources and training support to conduct humanitarian clearance operations, there are limited options to mitigate these risks, outside of imparting messages like these. Please share these w/anyone who might need them, or DM me for more info.

Local actors on the ground also take great risks in delivering this education to children on the ground in conflict zones; local CBO personnel, volunteers, religious actors, and others all brave conflict to try and limit the impact of these weapons on children.

These images are educational materials jointly developed by local & international mine action actors, and are used to educate children specifically on the risks of these weapons. Posters, leaflets, games, role plays, mobile phone apps, coloring books, etc are all used to try and impart key messages.

Tough to contemplate upcoming Children's Day in context of Myanmar. Hundreds of children were killed or maimed by landmines & UXO in 2024; hundreds more by airstrikes & artillery fire. No humanitarian clearance programs are functional, so there is little response available aside from education.