Villager speaks out about corruption over bridge in Kayokepi village, Mon State

November 27, 2015

A villager from Kawlay village, located in Mon State’s Thanbyuzayat Township, has spoken out about corruption suffered at the hands of former Kayokepi village headman of nearby Kayokepi village. Read more

Kan Bouk locals complain after Delco silt lake accident

November 27, 2015

On September 23, a silt lake connected to a mining factory in Kan Bouk, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division, owned by Chinese mining company Delco, burst its banks, killing a 12-year-old boy and flooding nearby houses. Read more

No justice for handicapped girl raped in Ye Township

November 17, 2015

WCRP: In July 2015 a 23-year-old handicapped girl was raped by a 40-year-old man in Jone Lang village, Ye Township. While the case has been reported to local authorities, no justice has yet been seen for the victim. Read more

NMSP investigate Gu Bao rape case

November 17, 2015

WCRP: The New Mon State Party (NMSP) is investigating a rape case in the Thai-Burma border village of Gu Bao, following the rape of a 22-year-old mentally disabled girl by her stepfather this September. Read more

Election day irregularities in Mon State

November 17, 2015

On November 8, 2015, historic elections were held across Burma. While voting on the whole proceeded smoothly, HURFOM received information concerning a number of irregularities experienced by Mon State voters. Read more