Women, peace and politics in Myanmar
HURFOM: Since 2016, there has been an increase of women’s participation in Burma’s peace process, however, there is evidence that this progress has not been sufficient. Read more Read More →
Can Mon State eliminate its noise pollution?
HURFOM: Seasonal festivals, calls for donations, wedding ceremonies and initiations of novices to the monastery are all celebrated loudly throughout Mon State. The use of mobile loudspeakers and... Read more
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HURFOM’s World Press Freedom Day 2019 Statement
Today, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) is celebrating World Press Freedom Day. HURFOM believes that a free and independent press is the...
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Burmese (Myanmar) Army and BGF troops steal over 75 Million ($50M USD) Kyat from Palaing Japan VillagersHURFOM: The village leaders in Palaing Japan village (literal translation-Japanese Well) have calculated the losses of stolen belongings and damaged property, during the...
NMSP: Burmese Army and Karen BGF breach NCAHURFOM: On November 27, 2019, the Burmese army and the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) attacked the New Mon State Party (NMSP) military base in Japanese Well village, near...
An interview with Japanese Well internally displaced persons (IDPs)HURFOM: Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) conducted a short interview with internally displaced people (IDP) who fled their homes in Japanese Well due to armed...
Mon State government plans to build deep seaport at Kalagoke islandHURFOM: The Surbana Jurong Group from Singapore launched their “Mon State Investment Affair 2019” at the Strand Hotel in Mawlamyine on the 29th and 30th of November,...
47 year old male charged with buying a minor for the purpose of prostitutionHURFOM: Local people in Myay Nee Kone Ward, Mawlaymine, Mon State, noticed a young girl crying in front of a guest house near the train station. They contacted the police...
Fighting between NMSP and Burmese army forces 500+ villagers to flee homesHURFOM: At 9:30 am on November 27, 2019, the Burmese army and the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) invaded the New Mon State Party (NMSP) base near Japanese Well village, Three...
Slow progress of peace process impacting beach development outside of YeHURFOM: According to the village Administrator and shop owners, the development of the beach at Kabyar Wa, Ye Township, Mon state, is moving slowly because the peace process...
Kidnapping and extortion crime ends in death of young child in Ye townshipHURFOM: A child, just under two years of age, was abducted and killed on 18 November 2019 according to sources within the police department in Ye. The incident took place...
Latest Headlines
- Burmese (Myanmar) Army and BGF troops steal over 75 Million ($50M USD) Kyat from Palaing Japan Villagers
- NMSP: Burmese Army and Karen BGF breach NCA
- An interview with Japanese Well internally displaced persons (IDPs)
- Mon State government plans to build deep seaport at Kalagoke island
- 47 year old male charged with buying a minor for the purpose of prostitution
- Fighting between NMSP and Burmese army forces 500+ villagers to flee homes
- Slow progress of peace process impacting beach development outside of Ye
- Kidnapping and extortion crime ends in death of young child in Ye township
- Andin villagers fight off a 2nd mega-project threatening their livelihoods and community
- Local people demand there be full responsibility and accountability for negative environmental impacts from cement industry project
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