Weekly Analysis: Civilians Used as Human Shields by the Military Junta in Dawei
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... Read more
“Forced Back, Still in Danger”: Mon State Villagers Made to Return to Unsafe, Underserved Communities as Junta Tries to Stage ‘Normal’ Elections
In southeastern Mon State, the Military Junta is trying to stage a picture of “peace” that doesn’t exist. With its election only weeks away, the junta is pushing displaced families back into villages... Read more
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The Junta’s Sham Election: A Political Escape Plan, Not a Democratic Process
The military junta’s planned election is not a genuine democratic process but a calculated move to escape the political and military deadlock it now...
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Thai authority returns nearly 200 Burmese citizens in ten monthsHURFOM: The Thai authority has been sending back Burmese citizens who attempted to enter Thailand without proper documentation. These migrants were detained in the Ranong...
Junta Forces Coerce Villagers in Kyaikmayaw Township to Return to Mine-Contaminated Areas Ahead of Planned ElectionsHURFOM: As the junta prepares for the first phase of its planned elections in roughly 50 days, Junta units have begun forcing displaced residents to return to several villages...
State Budgets Become Ballot Boxes: Mon State Chief Minister’s Vote-Drive Counters Free and Fair Election StandardsHURFOM: In Mon State, the current Chief Minister is using his official power, budgetary resources and state-sponsored projects for election campaign purposes. Observers say...
Residents from four Tenasserim villages flee due to constant armed clashesHURFOM: Since October 27th, 2025, there have been frequent and constant armed clashes between the junta’s army and the local revolutionary forces in Lay Mile village and...
Fear and Displacement as Junta Troops Use MCL Cement Factory as Base for Drone and Artillery Attacks in Kyaikmayaw TownshipHURFOM: Kyaikmayaw Township, Mon State: Junta troops stationed near the MCL Cement Factory close to Kadonsi Village are tightening security, searching homes, and firing artillery...
New Zealand Parliament Unanimously Rejects Junta’s “Sham Election,” Says Vote Lacks LegitimacyHURFOM: The Parliament of New Zealand has unanimously endorsed a motion declaring that the Myanmar military junta’s planned election is a fake process that should not be...
Junta Exploits Administrative Power to Back USDP, Amid Evidence of Coercion and ManipulationHURFOM: Evidence of coercion and manipulation is emerging in Mon State, showing how the Junta is using its control over local administrative structures to secure support...
Two Youths Accused and Arrested for Destroying Election Billboard of Junta-Appointed Chief Minister in Hpa-anHURFOM: The Junta-controlled administration in Karen State has announced the arrest of two youths accused of damaging an election campaign billboard of Saw Myint Oo, the...





















































