Weekly Analysis: Civilians Used as Human Shields by the Military Junta in Dawei
October 27, 2025
The Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) is significantly concerned over reports of civilians being used as human shields in Dawei. Residents from at least five villages in the Kyauk Zin village tract of Launglon Township have been forced to flee after Junta troops launched a military advance into the area. Local sources confirmed that the soldiers arrested several villagers and used them as human shields during their movement.
The Junta military column, estimated at over 100 troops, entered Thabot Seik village, adjacent to Kyauk Zin village, on the morning of October 20. According to a resident from Thabot Seik, some villagers were captured while travelling on local roads.
Read moreArtillery and Drone Attacks in Tanintharyi and Myeik Injure Three Civilians, Including a Child, and Destroy Homes
October 26, 2025
Junta forces launched coordinated attacks using heavy artillery and drones in Myeik and Tanintharyi Townships, injuring three civilians, including a young child, and destroying at least three houses, according to local residents.
Around 1 p.m. on October 24, troops from Artillery Regiment No. 306, based in Mawtone, Tanintharyi Township, fired heavy weapons and dropped two bombs from drones on Mawtone (West) Village, even though there were no clashes in the area. A 50-year-old man was injured when shrapnel from an artillery shell hit his leg.
Read moreJunta Forces Torch Homes in Thingan Taw Village, Palaw Township
October 25, 2025
Junta troops advancing near Pala Town in Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, have set fire to homes in Thingan Taw Village, according to local residents.
At around 2 p.m. on October 24, heavy clashes broke out between the Junta forces and local resistance groups near Thingan Taw Village. Residents reported that artillery shelling continued until around 7 p.m., as troops from the State Administration Council (SAC) fired continuously toward the area.
Read moreElderly Woman Injured by Junta Artillery Fire in Kyaikhto Despite No Clashes
October 25, 2025
An elderly woman from Win Kan Village, Kyaikhto Township, Mon State, was injured when artillery shells fired by Junta troops exploded near her home, even though no fighting had taken place in the area, according to local residents.
Around 10 a.m. on October 22, troops from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 598, based in Shwegyin Township, Bago Region, launched artillery shells toward Win Kan Village without any provocation or armed clashes.
Read moreJunta soldiers torch 16 houses in Dawei Special Economic Zone
October 24, 2025
HURFOM: In the evening of October 18th, 2025, a junta’s regiment consisting of approximately 100 troops advanced into Kha Maung Chaung village, Dawei Special Economic Zone, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division and battled with local revolutionary forces.
Read moreForty local men arrested in Ye Township: 37 remained detained
October 24, 2025
HURFOM: On October 22nd, 2025, a junta regiment consisting of approximately 20 troops conducted a ‘stop and check’ operation targeting pedestrians at the entrance of Duu Yar village, Ye Township, Mon State. Soldiers arrested forty local men including plantation workers and seized ten motorbikes.
Read moreJunta’s artillery attacks injure two villagers in Kyarinnseikyi
October 24, 2025
HURFOM: In the evening of October 21st, 2025, a junta’s regiment stationed at the Zee Phy Gonemilitary camp in Kha Lell – Da Gon Die village, Kyarinnseikyi Township, Karen State, launched an indiscriminate artillery attack on the village and injured two residents.
Read moreContinuous Arrests of Local Residents in Mawlamyine Ahead of the Election
October 24, 2025
HURFOM: Residents in Mawlamyine, Mon State, report that men are being continuously arrested as the upcoming general election organized by the Junta draws closer.
Read moreSecurity Tightens Across Mon State Ahead of Election
October 24, 2025
HURFOM: Security measures have tightened across Mon State as the election date approaches, with more inspections and the introduction of advanced monitoring technology, according to local sources.
Since September, the Junta has increased security checks at city entrances, exits, and intersections. More checkpoints have been set up along main roads, and security forces have focused on inspecting male travelers.
Read moreJunta Shelling Damages Civilian Homes in Yebyu Despite No Fighting
October 23, 2025
HURFOM: On October 21, 2025, junta forces indiscriminately fired artillery shells at Nat Twin Village in Yebyu Township, Dawei District, even though no clashes had occurred in the area.
The shelling destroyed four houses, a car, and two motorcycles, according to local residents.
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