At Least Ten Civilians, Including Monks, Killed in Clashes Near Pala Town
August 18, 2025
HURFOM: At least ten civilians, among them Buddhist monks, have been killed in a month of fierce fighting near Pala Town, Palaw Township, Myeik District, Tanintharyi Region, according to local sources.
The clashes began on July 24 when junta forces attempted to push into the area. Their offensive was met with counterattacks by the People’s Defense Force (PDF) and allied resistance groups, sparking nine major battles and multiple smaller skirmishes.
Weekly Analysis: Forced Conscription Taking a Devastating Toll on Communities in Southeastern Burma
August 18, 2025
Over the past week, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) has documented several cases revealing the junta’s forced conscription efforts, leaving families distressed as they face the grim reality of their children being taken away to fight a war that has caused chaos and uncertainty. Young men and women fear they have lost their futures and have no choice in the fate that awaits them.
Across Mon State, thousands of young people have been swept into the Junta’s People’s Military Service through intimidation, manipulation, and outright force. Many are now trapped in frontline battles, used as human shields in reinforcement operations. Locals say the urgent need for manpower to carry out ground attacks is driving this unlawful exploitation of Mon youths.
Read moreHeavy security check on Ah Bit – Three Pagoda Pass delays travelers and drivers
August 15, 2025
HURFOM: Since August 4th, 2025 when the junta announced martial law in Kyarinnseikyi Township, Karen State, the junta’s army has reinforced their troops in their military bases in the area and tightened security check alongside the Ah Bit – Three Pagoda Pass Road which connects the Mon and Karen State. The travelers and drivers have been delayed by the heavy check.
Read morePro-Junta Militias Escalate Arbitrary Arrests of Young People in Mon State for Forced Conscription
August 15, 2025
HURFOM field reporters have confirmed a disturbing escalation in arbitrary arrests by pro-junta militias and Pyusawhti groups at the village and ward level, targeting young people for forced military service. These arrests, often conducted in coordination with junta soldiers and police, are leaving communities gripped with fear and young men with no safe place to go.
Read moreCivilians Trapped Between Two Fires as Fighting Intensifies Near Kaw Hlaing Village
August 15, 2025
HURFOM: Yebyu Township, Dawei District — Ongoing armed clashes between junta forces and joint resistance groups near Kaw Hlaing village, close to Klain Aung town, are leaving innocent civilians in an increasingly dangerous position — trapped between two fires with no safe place to go.
Read moreNo Choice, No Future”: Mon State Youths Speak Out on Junta’s Forced Conscription
August 14, 2025
HURFOM: Across Mon State, thousands of young people have been swept into the Junta’s People’s Military Service through intimidation, manipulation, and outright force. Many are now trapped in frontline battles, used as human shields in reinforcement operations. Locals say the urgent need for manpower to carry out ground attacks is driving this unlawful exploitation of Mon youths.
Read moreJunta’s indiscriminate artillery attacks injure local woman
August 14, 2025
HURFOM:In the morning of August 13th, 2025, an armed clash broke out between the junta’s regiment and the joint forces of the revolutionary armed groups in 60-Mile village, Yar Phu village track, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division and the Ka Lane Aung based 282nd Artillery Regiment indiscriminately launched four artillery attacks to the village.
Read moreTwo detainees from Maw Ka Nin released after paying more than 50 million MMK to army
August 12, 2025
HURFOM: On June 21st, 2025, the junta’s army arrested three men who were abusing drugs at a betel nut plantation in Kyoe Tha Dar village nearby Maw Ka Nin village, Ye Township, Mon State.
Read moreJunta’s airstrike kills villager and injures five in Kyike Hto
August 12, 2025
HURFOM: At approximately 9 am on August 9th, 2025, a military junta fighter jet dropped bombs on Pane Nell Gone village, Kyike Hto Township, Mon State. The airstrike killed a villager and injured five others.
Locals reported to HURFOM there was no armed confrontation near the village at the time of the airstrike.
Read moreDeadly Landslides Devastate Than Taung Gyi, Karen State — Urgent Humanitarian Aid Needed
August 11, 2025
HURFOM: Community leaders, religious groups, and humanitarian networks are urgently appealing for help as heavy rains have caused deadly landslides in Than Taung Gyi Township, northern Karen State. Many lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and families left with nothing. They are calling on all domestic and international donors to act now with safe shelter, food, and medical support for survivors whose needs are growing by the day.
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