Nearly 700 houses burnt down by the junta: Residents are far from returning home
October 23, 2023
HURFOM: From January to September, 2023, the military junta burnt down more than 670 houses in Tenasserim Division and tens of thousands of residents had to flee from their homes, stated FE5 Tanintharyi, an independent research team based in Tenasserim.
The military junta are looting abandoned houses, burning down houses, arresting villagers and using them as human shields.
Read moreVillagers cannot apply for bank loan due to incomplete ownership documents
October 23, 2023
HURFOM: Citizens have the right to apply for a loan from particular banks but the rural population in Mon State has lost that right due to incomplete ownership documents, reported locals to HURFOM.
“If you owned a car or a house or a plantation and you had a complete/official ownership document. You can apply for a loan from the bank. But in rural areas, most villagers don’t have complete documents so they can’t apply for a loan,” said an agent from KBZ bank in Mawlamyine.
Read moreJunta extorts those who breach local order related to riding motorcycles
October 23, 2023
HURFOM: In Thaton Township, Mon State, the military junta issued a local order on October 6, 2023 banning two men from riding the same motorcycle.
After issuing the order, the junta recruited troops to tighten security in Thaton City and began arresting and extorting money from those who were breaching the order.
Read moreWeekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi Region
October 23, 2023
HURFOM, Third Week of October
Over the last week, the military junta has continued manipulating the Burma system to mock the rule of law as they target civilians. The regime does not consider fundamental freedoms and upholding and protecting human rights. The Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) reported several cases of more pro-democracy forces being assaulted and charged under fabricated charges and baseless allegations.
Read moreJunta sentences university student to 15-years imprisonment
October 20, 2023
HURFOM: On October 16, 2023, the Dawei District Court sentenced a 21-year-old university student from Dawei University, Tenasserim Division to 15-years imprisonment after accusing him of supporting the People’s Defense Forces.
Read moreMilitary junta greedily extorts money from motorists in East Forest area of Dawei Township
October 19, 2023
HURFOM: Local people from the East Forest area of Dawei Township, Tenasserim Division reported to HURFOM that the junta’s check-points routinely and excessively extort truck drivers and motorists.
After the attempted coup, the junta increased the number of check-points between Dawei City and Mitta Town and each check-point extorts motorists for thousands to ten thousands in MMK.
Read moreParents abandon drug-addict children at NMSP’s rehabilitation centers
October 19, 2023
HURFOM: In order to provide treatment and rehabilitate drug-addicted children in the Mon area, the New Mon State Party established a “Rehabilitation Center for Drug Victims” based in Thaton, Mawlamyine and Dawei Districts.
As of today, there are between 60 to 70 victims of substance abuse seeking treatment in the three centers. Most were voluntarily sent by their parents.
Read moreJunta launches military operation again in Ya Ngae village and burns down houses
October 18, 2023
HURFOM: On October 17, 2023, a military unit with about 50 troops launched another operation in Ya Ngae village, Tha Yet Chaung Township, Tenasserim Division and burnt down four houses in the village.
“We heard the sound of artillery gunfire when they entered the village. We saw from afar that they burnt down houses,” said a Ya Ngae villager.
Read moreEarly October 19 Kyauk Ka Nyar villagers arrested and not yet released
October 18, 2023
HURFOM: On October 7, 2023, 24 residents from Kyauk Ka Nyar village, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division were arrested by the local artillery regiment. As of today, only five of those arrested were released and 19 remain in custody.
“Some of those arrested during the military operation were released on the same day. But most have not been released yet. Just five were released,” said a local source.
Read moreMilitary junta arrests and beats villagers in the Kyauk Ne Maw area
October 18, 2023
HURFOM: On October 13, 2023, the military junta launched an operation in Inn Ne Twin village near Kyauk Ne Maw village, Long Lone Township, Tenasserim Division. The military unit arrested and beat local villagers and then destroyed and burnt down houses.
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