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

HURFOM: Across the first two weeks of November 2022, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) has already documented cases of murder, arbitrary arrests, and abductions. The first of our report on human rights violations by the junta over the last fourteen days can be viewed on a map indicating the abuse, and the location in Southeastern Burma where it took place. Civilians of all ages continue to be targeted by the military junta. The lack of accountability has only emboldened them to commit further acts of atrocity with impunity.

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Election Commission collects voters’ list; people show no interest

HURFOM: During these weeks, the Township Sub-election Commissions have been collecting voters’ list in villages in townships of Mon State; however, the local villagers have shown their lack of interest on the election organized by the military junta, according to multiple sources from different townships in Mon State.

“The village administrator informed us the commission would collect voters’ list. We didn’t care as their election isn’t reliable. As the election is organized by the military, they’ll do what they want. Everyone knows the military will win the election. If they want to do election, just do it. We aren’t interested in it and we have our own work to do,” said a villager from Southern Ye Township.

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Rubber price drops 1,000 Kyat per pound within two months

HURFOM: At the start of September, 2022, a pound of rubber slices was priced at approximately 1,800 Kyat in Mon State,  but in early November, 2022, the price dropped to 850 Kyat per pound.

Such a dramatic price drop within just two months is making it very difficult for  rubber plantation owners and workers..

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Prolonged and frequent power cuts return after rainy season

HURFOM: Mon State had a relatively sufficient supply of electrical  power during the four months of the rainy season, due to increased production levels from hydropower plants. However, now that the  rainy season has ended, prolonged and frequent power cuts have become commonplace again.

This situation has led owners of small and medium enterprises (SME)  businesses, private clinics and factories to buy their own power generators.

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

HURFOM: By the end of October 2022, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), observed another period of unrelenting offensives. Among our monthly key findings, over 15 000 people were newly displaced across Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi region target areas. In addition to over 70 people arrested, 47 were detained, 45 were injured, and nearly 20 civilian deaths. The attacks are widespread, systematic, and indicative of the Burma Army’s emboldening sense of impunity. Without urgent and immediate international action, the people of Burma will continue to wait amid significant hurdles to their safety and well-being that are worsening daily.

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Pauk Pin Kwin Mon National School in need of curriculum books more space for students

HURFOM: The community leaders from Pauk Pin Kwin village, Yebyu Township had built a Mon National Primary School that was first opened in June, 2022.

The Mon National Education Committee (MNEC) provided the school with a limited amount of educational materials.  The school committee was forced to buy additional school materials and books from the local market.

“We’ve got some curriculum books from the Mon National School in Yaw Thit. But it isn’t enough for all students. Some students don’t have curriculum books. So teachers have to write down on the blackboard and students have to copy it,” said the Headmistress Mi Jam Par Soon.

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Ye owners want to sell plantations due to security concerns

HURFOM: Most people in Ye Township, Mon State earn a living from rubber, betel nut and fruit plantations. However, the increase of armed clashes and killings since  the February 2021 coup, has left  plantations owners feeling insecure.

Many now want to sell their plantations.

“People from Yeh rely on plantations. But because the country has no peace, it’s impossible to solely rely on plantations. Plantations can’t be a secure  workplace in the future. That’s why everyone wants to sell.” said one owner whose plantation is located between Maw Ka Nin village and Ye Town.

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Military junta threatens to burn villagers’ homes and launch airstrikes following landmine attack

HURFOM: The military junta continues to launch attacks on villages near mix-controlled areas in Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State.  These villages are controlled by both the KNU – Karen National Union and the military junta.

Burmese soldiers threatened to burn houses and launch air strikes on area villages.

“On October 25, a column of military vehicles struck landmines placed on the roadway between Wel Kha Mi and Yaw Thar Aye villages.  Four soldiers were killed.  After this incident, the military occupied villages mostly inhabited by Karen people. They threatened the villagers that they would burn down their houses, launch airstrikes and kill all the people,”  said a villager from Wel Kha Mi village track.

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Monthly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region

Abductions and Arbitrary Arrest on the Rise in Southeastern Burma, Unrest Continues to Threaten Civilian Security & Well-being

HURFOM: Worrying increases of civilian abductions and unlawful detentions throughout the month of October in areas of southeastern Burma including Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region, have sparked fears among local communities. The military junta is expanding their operations throughout various townships and villages and have not hesitated to act violently upon anyone they perceive to be a threat. Tensions are high, residents are hesitant to leave their homes and risk encounters with the Burma Army. Many of which have resulted in questioning, extortion and bribery for the release of items or loved ones detained. Civilians are being wrongfully incriminated and charged on baseless, fabricated charges which the junta has no evidence of. The legal system has been weaponized by the junta, making prospects for true and meaningful justice impossible.

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Mon State Workforce seek work abroad due to national political and economic crisis

HURFOM: The ongoing political crisis in Burma has created less economic opportunities and parts of the Mon State labor force, especially restaurant owners and rubber plantation workers are seeking better job opportunities out of country.

“In previous years, Mon State has many festivals after the end of the rainy season. Restaurants have many customers. But everything is different this year. There are no tourists. Restaurants have no customers. We’re unable to earn our livelihood this year,” said a restaurant owner from Mudon Township.

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