Military council’s land compensation offer does not meet farmers’ expectations
October 11, 2022
HURFOM: The military council is planning to construct a 6,400-acre international seaport between Bloud Nyaung Wine and Wel Ka Le villages, in Mudon Township, in Mon State.
The main part of this mega project will include an airport occupying 3,400 acres near Kaw Pa Ran village, Mudon Township.
Most of the farmland in Nyne Hlone, Nyaung Gone and Ma Yan villages of Mudon Township will be confiscated to satisfy the project.
Read moreWeekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
First Week of October 2022
October 11, 2022
A weekly update by the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) on the situation on the ground. Summary data includes Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region.
Over the last week the number of civilians forced to flee conflict in Southeastern Burma yet again increased. In addition to the ongoing human rights violations being perpetrated by the military junta who are systematically violating the rights of innocent civilians. The Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) condemns these mounting attacks which have continued to plunge civilians into uncertainty.
Read moreThanbyuzayat’s wealthy are targets for robbery
October 6, 2022
HURFOM: A local resource told HURFOM that gold shop owners and business persons from Thanbyuzayat Town, located in Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State, have become frequent targets for armed robbery.
“Recently, a man entered a giant egg shop in our ward at about 6 pm. He pretended to be a buyer but suddenly threatened the shop owner with a weapon. The owner lost about 3 million Kyat. The robber also threatened the owners that he would return to kill him if he told others what happened to him,” said a Thanbyuzayat resident.
Read moreMartial law impacts on social and occupational activities as well as healthcare
October 4, 2022
HURFOM: In most townships in Mon State, the military council has issued Act #144, which is commonly known as martial law that bans people from going outside at night.
The impact of this curfew has prevented many from going to their workplaces, such as rubber plantations, and participating in traditional or social activities.
Read moreSeptember 2022 Overview:
October 1, 2022
Human Rights Violations Remain Rampant in Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi Region
Inflation is Contributing to Rising Levels of Poverty in Southeastern Burma as Civilians Struggle to Cope Amid Worsening Uncertainty
Throughout the month of September, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) reported on the challenges being faced by civilians in Southeastern Burma. Amid increasing clashes and worsening conflict, the military junta has also weaponized the law to work in their favor. Despite being an international human right, those abducted, detained and charged by the Burma Army are being denied their right to a free and fair trial. The regime continues to deny family members any information about loved ones and has continued to fabricate charges in sham trials.
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Latest Headlines
- Bomb detonates on bridge: Truck driver injured in Thaton
- Junta claims compensation from local villagers for three cars destroyed by resistance forces
- Two young boys arrested and extorted by police forces in Mottama
- Entire Taung Zun village flees from armed clash
- Fear grips villagers from military aircraft patrols
- Armed clash forces villagers to flee
- At least 15 residents killed and nearly 400 houses burnt down due to junta’s brutal attack
- More than 6,000 residents flee home in Tenasserim Township
- Private hospital in Mawlamyine suspended by junta
- High school students from Southern Ye Township move to big cities fearing armed clashes
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