20 Villagers, Including Children, from Kan To Remain in Junta Custody for Five Days

October 8, 2025

HURFOM: Tanintharyi Township, Myeik District — At least 20 residents, including children, from Kan To Village remain in junta custody after being arrested on October 3, and they have not been released as of October 7.

According to local sources, the arrests took place in the morning when residents were traveling by boat from Old Kan To Village to Kan To Village to buy goods. Junta soldiers intercepted the boat, forced passengers onto the shore, and ordered the boat operator to leave. Everyone on board, including children, was taken away. Families were not allowed to see or speak with them.

“They forced the people off the boat and onto the ground, then sent them away by vehicle. No one knows how they are being treated. Even children were among those arrested, and their families are deeply worried,” said a villager.

Witnesses confirmed that those arrested were later transported by car along the Union Road to Infantry Battalion No. 557. As of midday on October 7, the group—estimated at around 20 people—had still not been released.

The same day, October 3, junta troops also raided Old Kan To Village, sparking clashes with resistance forces. Locals fear that those detained could be used as leverage in ongoing military operations.

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