NUG sentences a PDF member to six-year imprisonment

January 30, 2025

HURFOM: In August, 2023, a member of the People’s Defense Force raped a woman from Long Lone Township, Tenasserim Division.

The victim filed a report with the Ministry of Woman, Youth and Child Affairs of the National Unity Government and on January 20^th, 2025, the NUG sentenced the rapist to six-year’s imprisonment.

“After nearly one year and five months from reporting the crime, the rapist has been sentenced to six-years imprisonment. I don’t have an answer if justice has been done or not,” said the victim.

Even though the rapist has been sentenced to imprisonment, no one knows where he is serving his prison term. The victim said she was aware that the rapist has access to the Internet and has been using social media.

“I’ve questioned the brigade (who made the decision) about the situation and they replied they allowed him to use mobile phone to contact his family members,” said the victim.

After being raped, the victim was expelled from home by her parents and relatives, according to a source close to the family.

Despite the outcome of this specific case, critics point out that there is no clear mechanism of reporting and ensuring there is enforcement of the law for those charged with committing sexual abuses in some areas controlled by the People’s Defense Forces in Tenasserim Division.

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