Body of Villager Tortured and Killed by Junta Troops Found Near Palm Plantation in Laung Lon Township

June 27, 2025

Laung Lon Township, Tanintharyi Region

HURFOM : The lifeless body of a local villager who was forcibly taken by junta soldiers during their retreat from Kanyone Kyun village has been discovered, according to residents in the area.

On June 24, as junta troops from a joint column were withdrawing from Kanyone Kyun village, local sources confirmed that they had abducted several villagers. Today, the body of U Myo Zaw Aung, also known as U Myo Kyan Aung, aged 46, was found dumped in a palm plantation between Sit Pyae village and Laung Lon town.

The victim had been detained earlier during the junta’s occupation of Kanyone Kyun, which began when Light Infantry Battalion forces launched an operation from Laung Lon town on June 14. They occupied the area for ten days before retreating on June 24.
Residents told HURFOM that more than 100 villagers from Kanyone Kyun and surrounding areas were detained during the occupation. Among those taken, U Myo Zaw Aung was a civilian known to suffer from mental health challenges.

His body showed clear signs of brutal torture. Visible wounds suggest he endured severe abuse at the hands of junta soldiers before being killed—his throat had been slashed. Witnesses believe his death occurred during or shortly after the military’s retreat.

“He wasn’t involved with any armed groups or political activities—we know that for sure because we live in the same village. He had mental health challenges and mostly kept to himself. It’s heartbreaking to find his body like this,” said a resident who knew the victim well.

In addition to the killing, local sources confirmed that junta troops burned down two houses and looted homes, stealing valuable items and several motorcycles during their time in the village.
Although most of the approximately 100 detained villagers were released on June 25, three residents of Kanyone Kyun remain in custody. Their families have not been informed of their whereabouts or condition.

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