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Adult man arrested by junta not released yet in Long Lone

HURFOM: On March 2nd, 2024, a regiment with about 60 troops launched a military operation in Tha Bot Sake and Pyin Gyi villages, Long Lone Township, Tenasserim Division and arrested approximately 20 local villagers.

Women and children were amongst those arrested.

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Junta’s air assault forces residents from seven villages to flee home

HURFOM: On March 2nd, 2024, the military junta launched air assaults on Tha Yet Chaung Township, Dawei District, Tenasserim Division forcing residents from seven villages to flee their homes and find safe shelter.

After a “Pyu Saw Hitee” , a pro-military camp in Yaung Maw village was attacked, the junta responded with a Mi-2 helicopter led air assault. This forced residents from King Shae, Saw Phyar, Say Hpyat Gone, Moe Shwe Gone, Ann Pyin, Kyet Sar Pyin and Kyar Inn villages to flee their homes.

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Junta’s security forces extort “Kratom leaf” users

HURFOM: According to a member of the Mudon Village/Ward Administration Department, junta’s security forces have been interrogating, extorting and arresting individuals who have substance misuse issues with “Kratom leaf”.

These individuals are present in villages across Mon State and are being extorted for millions of MMK.

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Couple from Wa Gone village not released yet

HURFOM: On February 19^th, 2024, a couple from Wa Gone village, Dawei Township, Tenasserim Division were arrested by the military junta.  They have not yet been released.

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Junta’s troops shoot villager and steal from 100 houses in Yebyu

HURFOM: On March 3rd, 2024, a military regiment with nearly 50 troops entered Ya Line village, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division. During their invasion, the junta shot and injured a villager and burgled more than 100 houses.  They looted many valuable things, local villagers told HURFOM.

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Junta arrests couple in Kan Bauk

HURFOM: On February 28th, 2024, a couple from Kan Bauk village, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division were arrested by the military junta at their home.

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Civilian injured and two houses destroyed in explosion of “Moe Kaung” Bridge

HRUFOM: On February 28th, 2024, the “Moe Kaung” Bridge located on the Yangon – Mawlamyine Highway Road nearby Moe Kaung village, Thaton Township, Mon State was blown up by a mine. Two houses and two shops were also destroyed and a 30-year-old man was injured during the explosion.

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February 2024: Monthly Overview of the Human Rights Situation

Arbitrary Arrests and Unlawful Detainment by the Military Junta On the Rise in Southeastern Burma as Women and Children Are Targeted

Three years since the attempted coup in Burma was marked on 1 February 2024. Thousands have been killed and injured, and many more remain imprisoned on falsified and unjust charges. The economic situation has spiralled due to the junta’s failed policies and has consequently led to inflation, with prices soaring far beyond the means of many households. In addition, social services, including health care and education, have been eroded through corruption and attacks.

In a statement released by the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), calls were made to end these attacks immediately and for the international community, including donors and policymakers, to focus on what is next to support human rights defenders and pro-democracy advocates. These stakeholders must engage with local civil society organizations on what steps they can take to ensure they are on the right side of history.

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