Gambling re-emerges in Mon State under junta’s rule
February 27, 2023
HURFOM: Gambling had long been eliminated in Mon State, but has re-emerged in many villages under the military council’s rule.
The junta granted authority to village Administrators to re-open “gambling” operations, and these sites are crowded with gamblers day and night, according to a resident from Lamine Sub-township, in Mon State.
A retired Captain, Lin Oo who served as the village Administrator for R Yu Taung village, in Ye Township, maintained “gambling” operations in his village.
Read moreMa Hwelve Mount CheckPoint demands letters for the transportation of rice
February 27, 2023
HURFOM: Burmese soldiers continue to occupy and interrogate passengers attempting to cross at the Ma Hwelve Mount CheckPoint which is located on the border of the Mon State and Tenasserim Division.
Persons passing through this gate must present a recommendation letter signed by their village Administrator.
Read moreJunta’s air assault injures three IDPs
February 27, 2023
HURFOM: The military junta launched two air assaults on a shelter for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kaw Ka Rate Township, Karen State. The first attack took place at 12 pm on February 19 and the second occurred at 09:30 am on February 20, 2023.
The three IDPs including a 14-year-old child were injured in the attack. In total, more than half a dozen innocent civilians in Kaw Ka Rate Township were injured or killed in the attacks.
Read moreWeekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
February 27, 2023
Fourth Week of February 2023
HURFOM: Across Southeastern Burma, civilians remain in crisis. Internally displaced people (IDPs) who fled their villages in Karen State were again attacked by the junta while seeking safety. On February 19, around midnight, the junta air force shelled an area where IDPs temporarily sheltered in the southern part of Kawkareik, Brigade 6 of the Karen National Union (KNU). At least three IDPs, including a child, were injured. A local service provider team member confirmed that three individuals, Naw Hla Htwe, age 36, Saw Pha Kyaw Do, age 44, and a 14-year-old girl, were struck in the attack.
Read moreJunta’s freedom of movement restrictions greatly impacts socio economic life in Ye
February 23, 2023
HURFOM: After imposing martial law in Ye Township, Mon State, the General Administration Department has banned local residents from going outside between 6 pm and 6 am.
The military junta has also issued a new restriction on “the time of riding motorbike”.
A local villager told HURFOM that the military junta will only allow the riding of motorbikes between 8 am and 4 pm in Ye Township.
Read moreAnother villager injured from landmine explosion
February 22, 2023
HURFOM: On February 17, 2023, a villager stepped on a landmine nearby Joe Ta Dar stream, Bay Ka Hwelve village, Ye Township, in Mon State and sustained serious injury.
Read moreSoldiers arrest villagers and extort money from Kaw Dut villagers
February 22, 2023
HURFOM: Kaw Dut village has garnered the attention of the Burmese army since the junta-appointed village Administrator San Win was killed. He was replaced by an individual named Ah Nine.
Burmese soldiers are now present in the village very often, arresting villagers and extorting money from them.
On February 19, 2023, an explosion occurred at Kaw Cha village, Kaw Dut village track, Lamine Sub-township, Ye Township in Mon State.
Read moreFrequent and prolonged power cuts hurting businesses in Mon State
February 20, 2023
HURFOM: There have been frequent and prolonged power cuts in Mudon and Thanbyuzayat Townships, in Mon State, forcing businesses to temporarily shut down.
Small businesses owners can not afford their own generators and rely on State provided electricity.
Read moreJunta establishes the right to bear arms for civilians
February 20, 2023
HURFOM: On January 31, 2023, the military junta announced that civilians and government staff have the right to keep and bear arms.
This new measure will be limited to persons 18 years of age and older, patriots (which is undefined) and those who do not have a criminal record. The process involves completing an application obtained from one’s State/Division police force. A final decision on such applications will be made by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The new measure is not being well received by many citizens. Critics note that only those who are pro-military are likely to benefit.
Read moreOwner of gas station in Maw Ka Nin arrested by military
February 20, 2023
HURFOM: On February 14, 2023, the owner of a gas station in Maw Ka Nin village, Ye Township, in Mon State was arrested by the local 106th Artillery Battalion.
His family members have lost contact with him as of today.
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