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Junta’s artillery attacks kill one and injures four in Thaton

HURFOM: On July 27, 2023, the military junta launched multiple artillery attacks targeting Htone Boe Lay village, Thaton Township, Mon State.

The attacks killed one villager and injured four others, according to a statement made by the Thaton District Karen National Union.

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Nine arrested within a week in Bee Lin

HURFOM: In Bee Lin Township, Mon State, nine residents including a gold shop owner and a teacher allegedly involved in the civil disobedience movement (CDM) were arrested by the military junta.

On July 26, the military, the police and the ward Administrator arrested two residents from Ward #8 and three residents from Sa Yar San Ward, Bee Lin Town. Four residents from Taung Soon village were also arrested.

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

HURFOM | August First Week

Over halfway through the year, the situation in Southeastern Burma continues to deteriorate rapidly. The Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) reports increasing violations of the rights and security of civilians targeted by the junta. Baseless accusations and a lack of rule of law have left the most vulnerable subjected to military force without accountability. HURFOM continues our calls for justice and reparations, and the international community to advocate for their protection through sanctions on aviation fuel and for a global arms embargo. The slowness and lack of urgency on the situation in Burma remain frustrating as civilians exist under increasing threats to their survival.

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Six dead: Bodies found near Kyike Mehm Wa Beach, Ye Township

HURFOM: Plantation workers/owners found six bodies near Kyike Mehm Wa Beach, Kaw Dut village, Ye Township, Mon State over the course of two weeks.

In late July, 2023, three male and three female bodies were discovered.

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Three young females injured by landmine in Kaw Ka Rate

HURFOM: On July 29, 2023, three young females from Aung Mingalar village, Kaw Ka Rate Township, Karen State stepped on a landmine and all suffered injuries.

The victims included a 12 year old Ma Khin Mar Aye, 19 year-old Ma Htay Moe and 22 year-old Ma Count Chan.

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Monthly Overview: The first Anniversary of the Execution of Four Political Prisoners and Ongoing Arrests and Death Sentences Demands Immediate Action as Impunity Thrives in Southeastern Burma and Nationwide

Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM)

Escalating violence in Southeastern Burma remains a threat to the survival of civilians. Indiscriminate firing, forced relocation, destruction of property, arbitrary arrest, and unlawful detainment are among the human rights violations that continue destabilizing the country. The soldiers of the Burma Army perpetrate these crimes with impunity. The silence and lack of action beyond condemnation by the international community only embolden them to commit more atrocity crimes. Civilians have suffered immensely as they are forced to flee their homes and seek safety and shelter wherever they can.

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Villager injured by landmine along Ye-Thanbyuzayat Road

HURFOM: On July 23, 2023, a plantation worker stepped on a landmine as he was walking along Ye-Thanbyuzayat Highway Road near Aung Thar Yar village, Ye Township, Mon State.

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