Summary

The Myanmar military stormed Yin Village and Kone Thar Village, in the Kani Township, Sagaing Region, on July 9
and 10, 2021. 26 villagers went missing, out of which 15 dead bodies were discovered near Khin Tan Shay Hill, east
of Yin Village, and 1 body was found in a nearby village. According to available footage, the bodies were found on
July 11 and 12, 2021. They show signs of severe torture.

The BBC reports that the killings were collective punishment for attacks by militia groups (People's Defence
Forces) demanding a return to democracy. Kani Township is reported to be an opposition stronghold.

Case Location

Yin Village, Kani township, Sagaing Region, Central Myanmar

Bodies were found in forests east of Yin Village, in the valley on Khin Tan Shay Hill.

Latitude/Longitude (WGS84):

-NOTE: Reference point for the village taken as the local high school
22°47’35.19”N, 94°42’27.03”E

Individual Incident Locations:

It is difficult to ascertain the precise case location as the bodies were found on the forest floor, i.e., there is no mass
grave or terrain aberrations as such. The following are areas around the Eastward-hills, all accessible by road.
The reference point for measuring distance is taken as the local school.

Potential location 1:

22.79626° N, 94.71650° E (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fcHZqeakydkDBMq96)

This area is about 1 km from the village and accessible by road. Unable to find the specific hill and forest patch as there are no particular signifiers in the photos/videos/textual evidence.

Case Location Evidence Below:

Potential location 2:

22°48’9.80”N, 94°43’13.45"E (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ReLw7f5vBCEhP697)
This area is about 2 km from the village and leads to a hill range along the Northern course of the Chindwin
River.

Case Location Evidence Below:

Potential location 3:

22°46’23.81”N, 94°44’2.20”E (https://maps.app.goo.gl/G9TRy8Hc61R7yg167)
This area is about 2.5 km Southeast of the village with significant low lying hills.

Case Location Evidence Below:

Reports by the BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59699556) and the AAPP (Assistance Association for
Political Prisoners: https://aappb.org/?p=17120).

Casualties

Total Suspected/Known Number of Casualties:

26 villagers went missing, out of which 16 bodies were found.

Injured:

at least 1

Fatalities in Incident:

Fatalities in Grave:

n/a

Further Casualty Information:

Age Range: 30-60

Genders: Males

Ethnicity/ies: Bamar

BBC Video showcasing the bodies: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59699556
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners report: https://aappb.org/?p=17120
Pg 5-6 showcase images and details about the casualties.
Radio Free Asia (RFA) footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCCX4rOrW50
RFA images: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/crime-07132021185617.html

Suspected or Known Aggressors

Group/Tribe/Militia/Organisation:

Myanmar military
Suspected/Known Quantity of Participants:

17/18 - 60. Men and at least one woman.

Aggressor Evidence Below:
BBC video: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59699556
At 6:20, Myanmar's Deputy Minister for Information and military spokesperson, General Zaw Min Tun:

All aforementioned reports and articles also mention the military as the perpetrators.