Military junta threatens to burn villagers’ homes and launch airstrikes following landmine attack
November 3, 2022
HURFOM: The military junta continues to launch attacks on villages near mix-controlled areas in Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State. These villages are controlled by both the KNU – Karen National Union and the military junta.
Burmese soldiers threatened to burn houses and launch air strikes on area villages.
“On October 25, a column of military vehicles struck landmines placed on the roadway between Wel Kha Mi and Yaw Thar Aye villages. Four soldiers were killed. After this incident, the military occupied villages mostly inhabited by Karen people. They threatened the villagers that they would burn down their houses, launch airstrikes and kill all the people,” said a villager from Wel Kha Mi village track.
Read moreMonthly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
November 1, 2022
Abductions and Arbitrary Arrest on the Rise in Southeastern Burma, Unrest Continues to Threaten Civilian Security & Well-being
HURFOM: Worrying increases of civilian abductions and unlawful detentions throughout the month of October in areas of southeastern Burma including Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region, have sparked fears among local communities. The military junta is expanding their operations throughout various townships and villages and have not hesitated to act violently upon anyone they perceive to be a threat. Tensions are high, residents are hesitant to leave their homes and risk encounters with the Burma Army. Many of which have resulted in questioning, extortion and bribery for the release of items or loved ones detained. Civilians are being wrongfully incriminated and charged on baseless, fabricated charges which the junta has no evidence of. The legal system has been weaponized by the junta, making prospects for true and meaningful justice impossible.
Read moreMon State Workforce seek work abroad due to national political and economic crisis
November 1, 2022
HURFOM: The ongoing political crisis in Burma has created less economic opportunities and parts of the Mon State labor force, especially restaurant owners and rubber plantation workers are seeking better job opportunities out of country.
“In previous years, Mon State has many festivals after the end of the rainy season. Restaurants have many customers. But everything is different this year. There are no tourists. Restaurants have no customers. We’re unable to earn our livelihood this year,” said a restaurant owner from Mudon Township.
Read moreMost Township Committees refuse to host 76th Mon National Day (Central) ceremony
November 1, 2022
HURFOM: Due to the ongoing turbulent politics and security concerns, most Township-level Mon National Day Organizing Committees are refusing to host the 76th Mon National Day (Central) ceremony.
“Due to today’s political condition, none of the townships want to host the Mon National Day (Central) this year. So we’re considering holding the ceremony in Yangon,” said a member of the 76th Mon National Day (Central) Organizing Committee.
Read moreWeekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
Fourth Week of October 2022
October 31, 2022
HURFOM: As the end of October 2022 comes to an end, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) remains concerned and worried about the worsening hostilities in Southeastern Burma. The rise of arbitrary arrests and abductions, and subsequent unlawful detainment of civilians are in grave violation of many international laws.
“The junta wiped us out again”:
Socio-economic impacts post-coup in Southeastern Burma
October 26, 2022
HURFOM: Today, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), releases our latest report: “The junta wiped us out again”: Socio-economic impacts post-coup in Southeastern Burma. Our findings confirm that the Burma Army has deliberately derailed prospects for democracy in the country and has embarked on a campaign of targeted and wide-spread abuse in an attempt to terrorize the population into submission. Their volatile and unlawful actions have resulted in widespread displacement resulting in a refugee crisis alongside crippling social and economic impacts on innocent civilians. In areas of Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region, the military junta has continued to act with impunity. HURFOM condemns the ongoing attacks and calls for immediate international intervention.
MCL cement plant begins operations again, and impacts local residents
October 25, 2022
HURFOM: Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL) stopped its operations on June 1, 2020 but in 2022 began operations.
MCL is located nearby Kaw Don and Kaw Pa Naw villages, Kyaikmayaw Township, in Mon State and it first started operations in April, 2017.
Local villagers told HUROM they witnessed shipping vessels frequently travel along the Ataran river in September and October, 2022.
Read moreMartial law and new card system adds up to trouble for rubber plantation workers
October 24, 2022
HURFOM: The military has imposed martial law in every township of Mon State. The directive is also known as Article 144.
Local people are now prohibited from going outside at night. According to local
sources, martial law has disrupted the ability for rubber plantations to get their work places
“It’s impossible to do our work due to martial law. Rubber workers must work at night to tap the trees) If something bad happens, no one will take care of us. We’re powerless daily workers, we dare not resist the military. The village Administrator also won’t protect us,” said a local rubber plantation worker.
Read moreWeekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
Third Week of October 2022
October 24, 2022
HURFOM: As the month of October comes to an end, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), continues to document horrendous human rights violations perpetrated against innocent civilians. There is an ongoing rise of arbitrary arrests across all target areas of Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region. Houses are being raided and broken into by lawless junta soldiers who fail to show any act of decency while doing so, at the very least having an arrest warrant.
Read moreMilitary responds violently after soldiers’ defect
October 20, 2022
HURFOM: On September 14, 2022, 12 soldiers ran away from their Mawrawaddy Navy Battalion in Kan Bauk region, located in Yebyu Township, Dawei District, Tenasserim Division. They took their weapons with them when they defected.
Local residents reported to HURFOM, the military has since tightened their security and began searching houses using extreme force in the Kan Bauk region
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