Myanmar’s military is accused of sharply increasing attacks on civilians since a new administration takes office, according to a conflict monitor cited by multiple outlets. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) says the escalation follows changes in Myanmar’s military command structure in March, including the appointment of a new military chief in late March as his predecessor moves toward becoming president. ACLED reports that civilians face worsening repression alongside an intensified aerial bombing campaign. The monitor attributes the shift in violence to tactics associated with the new command, describing a significant deterioration in conditions for civilians. The reports also note that regional governments are stepping up diplomatic engagement even as fighting continues. Across the coverage, the core focus is the monitor’s warning that civilian killings increase in the post-March period and that the military’s operational changes are linked to the surge in violence, rather than any specific diplomatic outcome.