Intensified armed clashes between the military junta and ethnic resistance organizations (EROs) and people’s defence forces (PDFs) resulted in an increased number of IDPs. In March and April 2023, a total of 42 casualties and 36 injuries were reported; 31 men and 5 women were injured. All casualties and injuries were the result of armed clashes, bomb blasts or explosions, landmines, and gunshots in Shan State. There were also frequent reports of civilians being targeted by the military junta, including incidents of forced recruitment, arbitrary detention, and indiscriminate attacks.