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