"This regular update, covering non-violent movements, conflict trends, human rights violations, and humanitarian developments up to 28 February is produced by Southern Monitor, a local research group. HIGHLIGHTS & KEY MESSAGES On 2 February 2023, the State Administration Council (SAC) declared martial law in Palaw and Tanintharyi townships and increased military presence in the area. In February 2023, a total of 37 armed clashes erupted across all districts in Tanintharyi Region, showing an increase in armed conflict. A total of 34 deaths and 10 injured due to attacks targeting civilians were reported in February 2023. More than 200 civilians’ houses were burned down by junta forces in Palaw township. The number of non-violent movements in Tanintharyi Region increased as protesters staged “silent strikes” across the region. Local Karen CSOs urged Karen Nation Union (KNU) and Kaw Thoo Lei Army to cease fighting and resolve the conflict peacefully. KEY FIGURES 3701 Nonviolent actions mobilized by activist groups between February 2021 and February 2023 998 Violent incidents occurred in the region between February 2021 and February 2023 394 People killed by conflict actors between February 2021 and February 2023 28K People currently displaced by clashes and insecurity since February 2021..."