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Junta arrests ten men from boatyard in Kaw Thaung

HURFOM: On September 1, 2024, the military junta has raided boatyards in Shwe Pyi Thar and Aye Yeik Nyein Wards, Kaw Thaung Town, Tenasserim Division and arrested ten middle-aged men.

“The military arrested ten middle-aged men who were working at boatyard in Shwe Pyi Thar. The son of a boatyard owner is also among the arrested. In this morning, they’ve tried to pay money for his release but the military denied the request,” said a local source.

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Two Dawei Watch Journalists Sentenced to Life and Long-Term Imprisonment by Junta

HURFOM: On August 27, Dawei Watch, a news agency based in Myeik, reported that two of its journalists have been sentenced to life imprisonment and long-term prison sentences by the military junta. Myo Myint Oo, one of the journalists, received a life sentence, while Aung San Oo was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The harsh sentences were imposed for their reporting activities.

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Junta arrests “conscript candidates” at their home

HURFOM: Previously, the military junta collected names of young men eligible for military service under the conscription law via village/ward administration departments.  Once recruits had been identified they were sent for military training. However, that system is now changed.  The junta has begun to collect names of conscript candidates directly from immigration department and is arresting young men at their homes.

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Junta’s air and artillery assaults kill eight civilians in Ah Nan Kwin Battle

HURFOM: Between August 19^th and the 29^th, 2024, there was an intense battle between the military junta and the joint forces of the Karen National Liberation Army in Ah Nan Kwin village, Kyarinnseikyi Township, Karen State.  

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Two civilians injured by junta’s artillery attack in Bilin

HURFOM: Near the noon hour on August 26^th, 2024, the military junta launched three artillery attacks on Down village, Tha Bat Swell village tract, Bilin Township, Mon State.  There was no armed clash in the nearby area, stated the Thaton District Karen National Union.

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Junta’s regiment arrests two local men and only releases one

HURFOM: On August 29th, 2024, a junta regiment entered and launched a military operation in Htein Twin village, Long Lone Township, Tenasserim Division via both land and sea routes.   The regiment arrested two local men and burnt down two boats.

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August 2024: Monthly Overview of the Human Rights Situation

Monsoon Season Flooding Increases Livelihood and Security Challenges for Civilians in Southeastern Burma

Mass Flooding Delays Humanitarian Assistance as Villages Flood

Across Burma, the military junta’s attacks have left innocent civilians facing severe challenges. In August, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) highlighted how the monsoon season brought catastrophic flooding to the local communities. Thousands are battling to survive amid rampant inflation and scarce access to healthcare and social services. The rains have compounded issues by making key roads for transporting food, water, and medicine impassable. Over half the population in target areas such as Mon State, Karen State, and the Tanintharyi region are suffering from the repercussions of these floods.

Since July 24th, Mon State has experienced continuous heavy rainfall, leading to significant flooding in Mawlamyine, Thanbyuzayat, Chaungzon, Kyaikmayaw, Mudon, and Ye Townships. Low-lying areas and villages near rivers have been particularly affected, with approximately 100 villages submerged. Approximately fourteen people have been injured as a result, and the spread of water-borne diseases has been difficult to contain. In Kyaung Ywar village, floodwaters continued to rise, reaching up to 16 feet by 6 AM on July 28th.

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Junta’s artillery attack injures child in Bilin

HURFOM: On August 26th, 2024, despite the absence of any armed clashes, the junta’s 314^th artillery regiment launched an indiscriminate artillery attack on Taung Kalay village, Dough Yat village tract, Bilin Township, Mon State.   The regiment is based in Zee Wun village and their attack injured a child, according to the Thaton District Karen National Union.

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Junta arrested an oversea worker from Kyikemayaw Township at Yangon Airport

HURFOM: An overseas worker from Kyikemayaw Township, Mon State who was enroute to Singapore for work was arrested and detained by the military junta at the Yangon International Airport.  His family has lost contact with him since the arrest.

“He was about to go to Singapore for work but was arrested at the airport. We don’t know why he was arrested and we don’t have contact with him. We also don’t know his whereabouts,” said one of his friends who is working in Singapore.

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Junta’s artillery and air assaults burn down nearly entire Ah Nan Kwin village

HURFOM: Since August 19th, 2024, there has been an intense battle between the military junta and the joint forces of the Karen National Liberation Army near Ah Nan Kwin village, Kyarinnseikyi Township, Karen State.

The junta bombarded the village with artillery and air assaults, burning more than 500 houses and forcing thousands of residents to flee.

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