Military sponsored groups abuse and kill villagers

July 8, 2022

HURFOM: Armed groups supported by the military are working with local authorities in many villages in Yebyu Township in the Tenasserim Division. Two groups, in particular called “Pyu Saw Htee” and “Black Kite Brotherhood” have been destroying homes, physically assaulting villagers and setting of bombs.

“On June 21, three vehicles filled with soldiers and military sponsored groups arrived at Zar De village at 11 pm. They claimed they were there to check for “visitors”. If people took too long to open their door they broke down the door. They slapped villagers, kicked and beat them using their rifles” recounted a local source.

Members of another military sponsored group called the “Pyu Saw Htee” beat a man and broke his ribs.

“When trucks full of soldiers enter the village at night, we dare not stay at home. We had to run away. If they caught us running away, they beat us. They said they came to check for “visitors” but instead they beat and arrested innocent villagers,” said a woman from Yebyu Township.

Soldiers have also established check-points at crowded places in the Kan Pauk region of Yebyu Township. Here villages are being stopped by the soldiers who then forcefully demand their money and belongings.

“We don’t like the dictatorship and we oppose the military coup. They abuse and beat us. Recently, the “Black Kite Brotherhood” group arrested two innocent young boys and killed them in the street. They’ve abused us in many ways,” said a villager from A Ka Ni village, Yebyu Township.

Between June 15 and 18, nine villagers from A Ka Ni, Ka Nyin Inn, Mu Du, Ya Line and Inn Pyar villages of Yebyu Township were killed.

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