junta’s regiment military operation leaves behind two dead in Yar Phu village

September 18, 2025

HURFOM: On September 6^th, 2025, a junta’s regiment advanced into Yar Phu and Kywe Ta Lin villages, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division and conducted military operations in the area. The regiment left Yar Phu village for Ka Lane Aung Town and Ma Yan Chaung village on September 12^th.

Following the military retreat, villagers found two male dead bodies in Kwat Thit Ward. According to local sources, the bodies showed signs of being fatally shot.

The victims were 17-year-old and 25-year-old brothers from Kwat Thit Ward, Yar Phu village.

“On September 6^th when the regiment advanced into the village, there was a shooting incident. The two brothers sent their grandfather to the displaced persons camp and went back home again. After that, we lost contact with them,” said a Yebyu resident.

Villagers speculate they were shot on their return home. Their bodies were cremated on September 15^th.

“Some said three dead bodies were found. One being a female and the victim was beheaded. But we can prove only two dead bodies,” said a villager.

During the military operation, many empty houses of the displaced villagers were burgled and at least ten villagers were arrested.

HURFOM was informed that the regiment is currently stationed in Kyauk Ka Din which is near Yar Phu village.

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