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Schools in Ye Township close in response to rumour of pending attack

HURFOM: On August 5, 2022, a frightening phone message rapidly spread amongst parents living   in villages in Ye Township concerning the safety of their children.

The phone message said that a group of 20 people would attack schools in Lamine Sub-township, Ye Township.   Immediately  parents in Mon State stopped sending their children to schools.

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Weekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
First Week of August, 2022

HURFOM: The 8^th of August commemorates the anniversary of the 8-8-88 uprisings which took place 34 years ago. The historic day in Burma’s history recognizes the sacrifices that the country’s freedom fighters have been committed to for decades. Today, the struggle for peace and federalism continues.

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Lamine Youth Charity Association wants justice for member killed by police

HURFOM: At approximately 11 pm on July 31, 2022, police and security forces from the Lamine Police Station based in Ye Township, Mon State shot and killed a young social worker.

The police claimed a suspicious person approached the police station, and in response they shot at the individual. However, personal items, and the motorbike and blood stains were found in Myo Ma (3) Ward which is about a mile away from the police station. Police claim the individual they fatally shot was found nearby the police station in Myo Ma (1) Ward.

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Burmese army loots valuables from A Ka Neat village, Yebyu

HURFOM: On July 30, 2022, the Burmese army invaded A Ka Neat village, located in Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division.  The army looted motorcars, motorbikes and other valuables  belonging to villagers.

“They carried away at least 20 motorbikes with two trucks. They also looted a lot of car batteries, food, money and jewelry,” said a villager.

After the looting, the Burmese army then randomly shot up the surroundings with small and heavy weapons.

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Women in Dawei Prison in urgent need of health care and personal hygiene products

HURFOM: Female prisoners in the Dawei Prison located in Dawei City, Tenasserim Division are in urgent need of personal hygiene products and health care services. 

The Dawei Prison has more than 100 female prisoners and 40 of them are political prisoners.

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HURFOM Releases a New Briefer, “The Rise of Pro-Junta Militias in Southeastern Burma “

HURFOM: Today, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), releases a new briefing paper, “The Rise of Pro-Junta Militias in Southeastern Burma.” Our latest briefer finds evidence of increasing violence perpetrated against civilians since the attempted coup on 1 February 2021 by newly formed paramilitias in Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region. These armed groups are trained and fully supported by the military junta. They have access to weapons and are incentivized through moral and monetary support by the illegal regime. View full PDF

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Lamine police shot and kill young social worker

HURFOM: According to local sources, police and security forces from the  Lamine Police Station, in Ye Township, Mon State shot and killed a young social worker at approximately 11 pm on July 31, 2022.

The victim was a 21-year-old Ko Lin Aung.  He was a member of Lamine Youth Charity Association.

“According to neighbors, he was shot and fell off his bike. A white car came out from the police station and picked up (the dead body). The police informed the family the next morning. He was a peaceful person,” said a local resident.

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Unknown armed group arrest and extort villagers in Yebyu

HURFOM: On July 29, 2022, an unknown, armed group arrested about 20 villagers from Pha Yar Thone Zu and Sein Bone villages, Yebyu Township, located in Tenasserim Division.

Local sources told HURFOM that family members had to pay one million Kyat for each arrested person for their release.

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Security forces kill civilian in Mawlamyine

HURFOM: At approximately 7:30 pm on July 30, 2022, security forces based near the Mawlamyine airport shot and killed a civilian in Mawlamyine, the capital of the Mon State.

The soldiers and police forces attempted to stop the victim who lived in the Thwe Toud ward at a checkpoint near the Mawlamyine airport.  However, the victim did not stop his motorbike,  security forces chased after him and shot him to death.

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Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State & Tanintharyi Region, July 2022

Summary Overview & Analysis

The Military Junta is Continuing to Perpetrate Human Rights Violation with Impunity in Southeastern Myanmar

It has now been nearly a year and a half since the military junta attempted their unlawful coup. The regime has failed to honor the wishes of the people who overwhelmingly showed their support for the National League for Democracy (NLD) in a landslide victory. Despite earning less than 10% of the vote, the junta claimed electoral fraud without evidence and has since continued to make decisions which have devastated the country’s economy and social, political order. In addition, a humanitarian crisis has plunged one-million civilians into deep poverty as they are forcibly displaced from their homes. Their behavior in the days and months which have passed since 1 February 2021 have been increasingly violent. Download the report in PDF format

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