Social workers and residents arrested after being accused of supporting PDF

June 20, 2024

HURFOM: On June 13th and 14th, 2024, four social workers who are members of “Kaw Sa Nine” Social and Charity Association in Kaw Sa Nine Ward, Kyike Hto Town, Mon State and other four young residents from the same town were arrested by the junta after being accused of supporting the People’s Defense Forces.

At about 7 pm on June 13th, U Mya Aung was arrested in Kaw Sa Nine Ward. Then, his daughter Ma Chit Su Yadanar and co-workers U Soe Hline and Ko Chan Thar Aung were arrested at their houses.

“They’re arrested under the accusation of supporting PDF. Their family members wanted to visit them but the junta won’t permit any in person meetings. No one even knows where they’ve been detained. Their family members are worried about them,” said a resident from Kaw Sa Nine Ward.

On June 14th, four young residents from the Northern and Southern Wards, Kyike Hto Town were also arrested under the similar accusation.

According to sources close to the junta, the arrestees are being detained at the Kyike Hto Town Police Station and the interrogation center of the 44^th Military Command.

“We’ve tried to send them food and clothes but the junta didn’t accept that. We have to halt our emergency and rescue service at the moment. We’re able to provide just “funeral service” in the ward,” said a member of “Kaw Sa Nine” Social and Charity Association who wants to remain anonymous.

In May, 2024, about 30 residents from Kyike Hto Township were arrested by the junta and only a few were released after paying a ransom.

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