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Junta accuses two youths of being PDF members and arrests them in Thaton

HURFOM: On September 23^rd, 2024, the military junta arrested two young men from Inn Kwell village, Ah Nan Pin village tract, Thaton Township, Mon State after accusing them of being the members of the People’s Defense Force.

The joint forces of the military junta were conducting a “stop and check” along the Thaton-Hpa An Highway Road near Htaung Hmuu village when they stopped Maung Win Htike Soe and Maung Soe Moe Tun who were both riding the same motorbike.

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September 2024: Floods Devastate Communities Across Southeastern Burma, Displacing Thousands

Rising water levels and flooding across Burma devastated communities throughout September. Beginning on the 10th, rising water levels significantly impacted people in urban and rural areas, forcing thousands to flee only with what they could carry. Typhoon Yagi has affected target areas of the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), including Mon State, Karen State and the Tanintharyi region.

Over 16,000 people in Karen State were displaced last month, especially in townships such as Hpa-an, Hlaingbwe, and Myawaddy, as floodwaters reached critical levels. In Tanintharyi, water levels rose to over 8 meters, affecting areas around the township and forcing over 300 people to evacuate. The ongoing weather conditions and high internal displacement levels have worsened the situation for thousands across these regions.

In Mon State, further challenges have arisen in areas such as Bilin, Kyaik Hto, and territories under the administration of the Karen National Union (KNU) and the local defense groups. Heavy rains and subsequent flooding forced approximately 600 households to relocate to higher ground for safety. The severe weather conditions have also displaced residents across multiple villages in these areas, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, mainly where local governance and the KNU leaders oversee the situation. Between 12 and 16 September, approximately 48 villages along both sides of the Sittaung River in Kyaik Hto, Bilin, and Thaton townships were flooded. Landslides impacted nearly 5,000 households, affecting close to 50,000 people.

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Junta trains 50 civilians to form “Public Security Team” in Ye Township

HURFOM: Since September 16^th, 2024, the military junta had selected 50 middle-aged civilians from Mar Lar Ward, Ye Town and R Yu Taung, Too Myaung, Ah Sin, Ah Baw and nearby villages, Ye Twonship, Mon State and provided a military training at the 19^th Military Operation Command based in Ye Town. The junta has planned to form a “Public Security Team” with those candidates.

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Junta arrests eight social workers and two civilians in Thanbyuzayat

HURFOM: From September 18^th to 22^nd, 2024, the military junta have arrested eight social workers and two civilians from Thanbyuzayat Town, Mon State after accusing them of supporting the People Defense Force.

On September 18^th, the junta used excessive forces to raided the office of “Pine Shin Melt” social and rescue team in Aung Min Galar Ward, Thanbyuzayat Town and arrested five members including the chairman.

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Constant military tension causes labor shortage in Southern Mon State

HURFOM: Farmers in Ye and Thanbyuzayat Townships, Southern Mon State have been making their livelihood mostly by paddy (rice) farming, rubber and fruit plantations and they mainly rely on migrant workers from the upper Burma.

However, the armed clashes and military tension have persisted in the Southern Mon State since early 2024, and migrant workers are reluctant to work in the Mon State creating a serious labor shortage in local areas.

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Landmine explosions occur frequently in Thanbyuzayat:  Military tension persists

HURFOM: Since July, 2024, the military junta has been reinforcing their troop presence in villages alongside the Thanbyuzayat-Ye Highway Road, Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State and they have frequently battled with the local resistance forces.

Along with this ongoing military tension, landmine explosions occur constantly in Ye Ta Gon, Aye Thar Yar and Ah Twin Sa Khan Gyi villages of the township.

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Junta’s regiment forces entire village to flee: Villager injured by artillery attack

HURFOM: On September 16^th, 2024, a junta’s regiment consisting of about 150 troops had launched a military operation targeting Zar D village, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division.  The regiment stationed themselves outside the village, forcing the entire village to flee their homes.

Two days later, on September 18^th, the regiment launched at least four artillery attacks on the village injuring a 40-year-old displaced man U Hla Tun who had returned to his home to get food.

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Junta’s regiment burns down houses in Maung Mell Shaung again

HURFOM: On September 20^th, 2024, a junta’s regiment invaded Maung Mell Shaung village, Dawei Township, Tenasserim Division and battled with the local People’s Defense Force.

Three days after the battle, the regiment burnt down 30 houses, a displaced villager told HURFOM.

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Social and rescue teams collect service charge due to financial and other hardships

HURFOM: Since February 1, 2021, social and rescue teams in Mon State have been facing financial, socioeconomic, security and other hardships. While these teams have provided their services for free in previous years, they now have to collect service fees from villagers who request their services.

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Junta arrests five social workers in Thanbyuzayat

HURFOM: On September 18^th, 2024, a joint military force consisted of about 20 troops raided “Pine Shin Melt” social and rescue team in Aung Min Galar Ward, Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State and arrested five members including its chairman.

“After the arrest, they all have been detained at Well Ka Lee based the 4^th Advanced Military Training School and the 315^th Artillery Regiment. As of today, we don’t know why they were arrested. It’s already two days and we have no trace of them,” said a Thanbyuzayat resident.

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