Villager arrested by regiment, managed to escape in Long Lone
November 13, 2024
HURFOM: On November 5th, 2024, two regiments consisting of more than 100 troops launched a military operation to Maung Ma Kan, Kyauk Wat Pyin, Out Kyauk Wat, Nyaw Pyin and Kyauk Ni Maw villages, Long Lone Township, Tenasserim Division.
Read moreJunta Troops Conduct Armed Census Collection Amid Forced Displacement in Southern Tanintharyi Region
November 12, 2024
HURFOM: HURFOM has received reports that junta soldiers in the Tanintharyi Region are forcefully conducting a census by visiting households at gunpoint in villages within Palaw and Tanintharyi Townships. This armed census operation, which began on October 1, was initially scheduled to end on October 15 but has been extended multiple times and is now continuing into November, as junta troops struggle to obtain accurate population data.
Read moreJunta Forces Use Local Villagers as Human Shields in Dawei District
November 12, 2024
HURFOM: In Yephyu Township, Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, the junta troops advancing into the Dawei Special Economic Zone have reportedly detained two local villagers, forcing them to serve as human shields, according to accounts shared with HURFOM reporters by local residents.
Read moreJunta Troops Detain Civilian During Withdrawal from Palaw Township
November 12, 2024
HURFOM: A civilian was reportedly detained by junta forces as they withdrew from Zayat Seik village in Palaw Township, Myeik District, after occupying the village for over 15 days. According to local sources, the junta troops had been stationed at the village monastery since October and began pulling back on the morning of November 6.
Read moreIntense Clashes Displace Thousands Along Thanbyuzayat to Three Pagodas Pass Road
November 12, 2024
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HURFOM: According to local sources, armed clashes along the Thanbyuzayat to Three Pagodas Pass highway, which links Mon State and Karen State, have intensified, displacing thousands of residents. As of today, many villagers who fled remain unable to return home due to the ongoing violence.
Read moreJunta bans local villagers from going to plantation in R Yu Taung
November 12, 2024
HURFOM: The military junta has imposed a ban on travel to rubber plantations in R Yu Taung, Kwan Doon and Hnin Zone villages, Northern Ye Township, Mon State. Local villagers reported to HURFOM that the ban has been in effect since the third week of October.
Read moreTwo young men from Mawlamyine arrested for criticism of junta on social media
November 12, 2024
HURFOM: On November 2nd, 2024, two young men – Kon Ye Htet Nine and Ko Min Htet Nine from Chauk Mile Kywell Chan Gone Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State were arrested and charged for their criticism of the military junta on social media.
Read moreCollection of detailed personal information of prisoners by junta creates worry about forced conscription
November 11, 2024
HURFOM: Since September, 2024, the prison authority controlled by the military junta has been collecting detailed personal information of prisoners across Burma. Prisoners are concerned the information would be used for forced conscription.
Read moreWeekly Analysis: Junta-Deployed Airstirke Target Civilians
November 11, 2024
HURFOM: In the target areas of the Human Rights Foundation of Monland, including Mon State, Karen State, and the Tanintharyi region, civilians are repeatedly under fire from escalating military junta attacks. The increasing brutality is evident in the continued inaction of the international community, which has failed to transform its response to the multiple crises in Burma into tangible actions that would hold the terrorist regime accountable.
During the last week, the junta deliberately set homes on fire, tortured civilians in custody, and fired at individuals and their villages. Airstrikes are also being conducted at an alarming rate, particularly in the Tanintharyi region, where violence has steadily escalated over the past several months.
Read moreJunta’s artillery attack kills elderly woman, injuries teenage girl
November 8, 2024
HURFOM: On November 5th, 2024, junta soldiers and police members, who were riding the same vehicle launched two 60-mm artillery attack from Ward #1, Thane Za Yat Town, Kyike Hto Township, Mon State.
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