Villagers do not report crimes: No trust in authorities
March 8, 2023
HURFOM: Since martial law has been imposed in Ye Township, Mon State, villagers have been threatened with knives or guns and they are routinely robbed of their motorbikes and jewelry.
In Kaw Dut village, at least 10 motorbikes were recently stolen.
Despite the frequency of these criminal acts, villagers are not reporting these crimes to the authorities, because there is a loss of trust in the rule of law under the military junta.
Read moreArmed Mon splinter group abuses villagers
March 8, 2023
HURFOM: The Mon Peace and Defense Front (MPDF) is an armed splinter group that divided from the New Mon State Party (NMSP) and is led by Nai Shaung. The group, which is based near Taung Pyin village, in Ye Township, surrendered to the Burmese military and later transformed into a local militia group.
Read moreOn International Women’s Day, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland Calls for the Protection and Security of Women and Condemns Ongoing Gendered Violence
March 8, 2023
HURFOM: Women in Burma today face many threats to their safety and well-being. On this International Women’s Day, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) calls for an end to military impunity, which has emboldened the junta to commit crimes of conflict-related sexual violence. Rape continues to be used as a weapon of war to traumatize and intimidate young women and girls. In Southeastern Burma, HURFOM has documented 5 women killed, 9 injured, 32 arrested, and 6 detained since the beginning of 2023. In addition, seventeen female teachers from the Civil Disobedience Movement arrested in February 2023 are still missing.
Read moreThe Human Rights Foundation of Monland Releases a New Report, “We Dare Not Return,” Displacement and the Denial of Human Rights in Southeastern Burma
March 7, 2023
For Immediate Release
7 March 2023: Today, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) releases a new report, “We Dare Not Return,” Displacement and the Denial of Human Rights in Southeastern Burma. The report includes an analysis of the current situation in our respective target areas of Southeastern Burma throughout 2022. The findings draw on interviews with emergency response teams, survivors, and witnesses of the attacks. The Burma Army committed all the crimes documented in the report with complete and total impunity. They are widespread, systematic and indicative of a worsening pattern of violence.
Read moreWeekly Overview: Human Rights Situation in Mon State, Karen State, and Tanintharyi Region
March 6, 2023
First Week of March 2023
The Karen Peace Support Network (KPSN) released a new report this week, which estimated the total of internally displaced people in Karen State at over 500,000. Documentation by the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) supports their findings as increased violence by the junta across Southeastern Burma continues to threaten the lives of civilians.
Read moreJunta provides arms to ward and village administrators in Mon State
March 2, 2023
HURFOM: According to sources close to the General Administration Department, the military junta has provided arms to ‘trusted’ ward and village Administrators.
“The military has given guns (to village/ward Administrators) even before the law to bear/keep arms was announced. Local battalions gave guns to Administrators to protect themselves. Only those whom they trust were given guns,” said a village Administrator from Mudon Township.
Read moreNearly 15 arrested in Kaw Ka Rate since martial law
March 2, 2023
HURFOM: Kaw Ka Rate Township, in Karen State is one of the townships where the military junta has imposed martial law. The junta has tightened security in the township and local sources told HURFOM, that nearly 15 residents have been arrested since February 2, 2023.
“We’re not allowed to go outside from 7 pm to 6 am. If someone is found outside during that period, he/she is immediately arrested and sentenced to 6-month imprisonment. Now, no one in Kaw Ka Rate goes outside after 7 pm,” said a Kaw Ka Rate resident.
Read moreMonthly Overview: Martial Law and the Devastating Toll on Civilians in Southeastern Burma as the Junta Continues to Commit Human Rights Violations With Impunity | February 2023
March 1, 2023
The third anniversary of the failed coup was commemorated on 1 February. To mark the day, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) called upon the international community to use their platforms and diplomatic will to change the course of history. It begins with measures and concrete steps that prosecute Min Aung Hlaing and end his legacy of tyranny.
Read moreGambling 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.
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