One of three arrested villagers found dead in Dawei River
October 13, 2023
HURFOM: On October 1, 2023, the military junta arrested three villagers from Maung Mae Shaung village, Dawei Township, Tenasserim Division and one individual was found dead on October 6.
The local villagers found the body in the Dawei River, west of Nyaung Zin village.
“They were arrested on the west riverbank of the (Dawei) River. Nearby villagers said they heard the sound of gunfire in the evening. When the villagers went to the river bank, they found blood stains,” said a Maung Mae Shaung resident.
Read moreWomen targeted by robbers in Ye: Martial law has no impact & police fail to provide remedy
October 12, 2023
HURFOM: The military junta imposed martial law and a curfew in Ye Township, Mon State but robberies of mobile phones, purses and wallets, jewelry and motorbikes continue to occur frequently.
According to the collected data, women are being targeted in these robbery cases.
Read moreMilitary operations in Ya Ngae village causing residents from four villages to flee
October 12, 2023
HURFOM: On October 9, 2023, the military junta launched operations again in Ya Ngae village, Tha Yet Chaung Township, Dawei District, Tenasserim Division and residents from four villages had to flee from their homes.
About 60 troops stationed in the monastery in Min Dat village, Tha Ye Chaung Township entered Ya Nage villages and burnt down houses.
Read moreSoldiers take up stations in Yebyu village forcing villagers to flee
October 12, 2023
HURFOM: On October 9, 2023, a military unit entered and established a station in Kyauk Ka Nyar village, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division causing villagers to run away for their safety.
About 20 soldiers of the 406th and 407th Light Infantry Battalion from Taline Yar entered Kyauk Ka Nyar via jungle route and took up station in an abandoned house in the village.
Read moreOwners fear traveling to and staying overnight at plantations due to junta’s artillery attack
October 11, 2023
HURFOM: The junta’s artillery battalions in Thanbyuzayat and Ye Townships, Mon State have frequently launched artillery attacks at the check-point of the People’s Defense Forces in Wel Kha Mi and Out Hngat Pyaw Taw villages, Thanbyuzayat Township.
The frequent artillery attacks are making owners of the nearby plantations afraid to stay and work at their plantation.
Read moreParty registration process stalled but MUP officials are still optimistic
October 11, 2023
HURFOM: The Mon Unity Party (MUP) re-applied for registration under military junta’s electoral law on March 15, 2023 but there has been no progress after nearly eight months. Despite the long delay, the party’s high ranking officials are still optimistic.
Read moreResidents from five villages flee as military launches operation in Yebyu Township
October 11, 2023
HURFOM: On October 9, 2023, the military junta launched an operation in Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division and forcefully evacuated residents from five villages.
The military junta has been launching operations in villages along the western coast of Ye Township for 13 days, — from September 22 to October 4. As of October 9, another 50 troops have come to reinforce the regiment.
Read moreJunta’s limitation on motorcycle movement in Thaton creates problem for drivers
October 11, 2023
HURFOM: On October 3, 2023, a retired captain from Kyar Pan village, Durian Sake village track, Thaton Township, Mon State was shot and killed.
On October 6, the junta’s Thaton Township Administration Council issued a local order banning two men from riding the same motorcycle.
Read morePa La residents arrested by the junta: No reasons provided
October 10, 2023
HURFOM: On October 8th, 2023, a 55-year-old man from Ward #3, Pa La Town, Pu Law Township, Myike District, Tenasserim Division was arrested by the military junta.
While driving his motorcycle taxi, U Thein Tan encountered the military patrol and was arrested.
Read moreTwo civilians injured by artillery attack in Kaw Ka Rate
October 10, 2023
HURFOM: On the evening of October 6th, 2023, two artillery shells were dropped and exploded in Kaw Ka Rate Town, Karen State and the explosion injured a 10-year-old child and 46-year-old man, according to a local rescue team.
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