The Burmese military kills at least 30 villagers, including 3 Buddhist monks, during the Pinlaung massacre in Shan State, Myanmar.

Tatmadaw, officially the Defence Services, is the combined military of Myanmar (Burma), comprising the three main branches of Army, Navy and Air. The 2008 Constitution requires all the armed forces of Myanmar to be under the command of the Defence Services. Auxiliary services include the Myanmar…