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

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Thanbyuzayat’s wealthy are targets for robbery

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.

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Martial law impacts on social and occupational activities as well as healthcare

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. 

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September 2022 Overview:

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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Security forces shoot and kill a villager without any investigation: Villagers are furious and scared.

HURFOM: Armed resistance against the military council has gained momentum in Southern Ye Township, Mon State.

In response, the military council has tightened security. On September 23, a villager from Ka Log village, Southern Ye Township, Mon State was shot and killed by the security forces of the military council.  Soldiers said he breached martial law.

On August 5, 2022 the military council proclaimed that Ye Township is under martial law. The law prohibits anyone going outside after 8 pm.

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

HURFOM: As the month of September 2022 comes to an end, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) continues its monitoring of the security situation on the ground in Southeastern Burma, particularly in Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region. Over the last few weeks, the situation is worsening against the backdrop of growing hostilities. Grave atrocities continue to be perpetrated by the military junta. 

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Villages in Kyarinnseikyi suffer from a one month electricity blackout

HURFOM: On August 22, 2022, a transformer in Kyarinnseikyi Township, Karen State was damaged by a bomb blast,  leaving many villages in the township without power for the past month.

“The transformer beside Myawaddy-Kawkarake Road was damaged by a bomb blast. We don’t know who is responsible. On September 22, it will be one month since we have had any electricity,” said a resident from Kyarinnseikyi Township.

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Medicine shortage continues in Mon State

HURFOM: Some medicines have been out of stock since September in Mon state.  Patients are paying unusually high prices for needed medications.

Various kinds of analgesics, medications for renal stones, heart diseases and diabetes have run out leaving patients searching for alternatives.

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Nai Chan’s Ramanya Army, demands three million Kyat from Pauk Pin Kwin

HURFOM: On September 16, 2022, the Ramanya Army, led by Nai Chan, demanded three million Kyat from the residents of Pauk Pin Kwin village, located in Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division. 

Chan’s army is active in Southern Ye Township, and this is the second time the group has attempted to extort the same village.

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Villagers hesitate to visit Ye due to frequent attacks and tight security

HURFOM: Nearly every day in Ye Town, the capital of Ye Township, there are shootings and attacks on government and military venues. On September 18, 2022, the Ye Guerrilla Force (YGF) announced the barracks of the local battalion (#106)  had been attacked.

In response the military council has increased its local security presence.  It has also meant that  residents from nearby  villages do not want  to visit their  capital.

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