Junta Tortures and Kills Political Prisoner in Thaton Prison; Body Cremated Without Family Consent

July 21, 2025

HURFOM: In a deeply disturbing violation of human rights, Ko Pyae Sone Aung, a political prisoner and spokesperson for the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Bilin Township, Mon State, died after being tortured inside Thaton Prison. Rather than returning his body to his family, prison authorities cremated his remains on the evening of July 19, 2025—just hours after his death—raising serious concerns of a cover-up.

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Forced Conscription and Substitute Fees Deepen Fear in Thanbyuzayat, Mon State

July 21, 2025

HURFOM: In Thanbyuzayat town, Mon State, families are being pressured to pay exorbitant fees—up to 10 million kyat (approximately 10,000,000 MMK) —to hire substitutes and avoid conscription into the junta’s upcoming military training program, known as Batch 15 of the People’s Military Service.

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Child Killed, Four Injured in Junta Airstrike on Martyrs’ Day in Palaw Township

July 21, 2025

Tragedy struck Palaw Township

HURFOM: On July 19, Martyrs’ Day, when a junta airstrike killed a child and injured four others near Mainma village. The attack took place at 10 AM between Mainma and Bye Pyin villages in the Zayat Sate Village Tract, Myeik District. Witnesses reported that a jet fighter from the Myeik Air Base dropped bombs and opened fire with machine guns over the area.

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Weekly Analysis: Artillery Fire by the Military Junta Threatens Civil Safety and Security in Southeastern Burma

July 21, 2025

The military junta continues to perpetrate human rights violations with impunity. Across targeted areas of the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM), including Mon State, Karen State, and the Tanintharyi region, civilians are under constant threat of attacks, often without warning. Artillery fire over the last week has led to further trauma in conflict-affected communities, as well as the deaths and injuries of innocent civilians.

A 55-year-old woman from Aung Bala Kone village in Konedoe Township, Karen State, tragically passed away after being terrified by loud artillery shelling fired by junta troops. According to a statement released by the KNU Central Committee, the woman—who had pre-existing heart disease—suffered a fatal heart attack after being shocked and frightened by the explosions.

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Junta increases momentum in collecting conscripts in Mon State

July 21, 2025

HURFOM: The armed resistance against the military junta is widespread across Burma and the military junta is in constant need to reinforce its troop numbers. Currently, the military junta of Mon State has been increasing its momentum in collecting conscripts, according to sources close to them.

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Junta’s artillery attacks kill five and injure 29 in Mon State

July 18, 2025

HURFOM: From January to July 15th, 2025, military junta artillery attacks killed five civilians and injured at least 29 other residents in Mon State, according to the data collected by HURFOM.

An artillery explosion killed one person in January, one in March, two in May and one in June – five in total.

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Junta’s indiscriminate artillery attacks to Kyone Doe Town frightens villagers

July 18, 2025

HURFOM: The military junta has been launching indiscriminate artillery attacks targeting areas in Kyone Doe Town, Kaw Ka Rate Township, Karen State.  The Karen National Liberation Army and its alliance forces are also active in villages in these areas. The situation is frightening villagers who worry that armed clashes will soon follow.

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Bridge Closure Restrictions Deepen Daily Struggles for Local Civilians at Mawlamyine’s Entrance

July 17, 2025

Mawlamyine, Mon State

HURFOM: Travelers and local residents are facing growing difficulties after the military junta extended the daily closure hours of two major bridges connecting to Mawlamyine, the capital of Mon State. The new restrictions—implemented without public notice—have added further hardship to communities already burdened by tightened movement controls and ongoing insecurity.

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Intense armed clash and rigorous security checks impact supports for displaced villagers

July 17, 2025

HURFOM: Since March 14th, 2025, there have been heavy armed clashes between the military junta and the joint forces of the Karen National Liberation Army alongside the Kaw Ka Rate – Kyone Doe Asia Highway Road, located in Kaw Ka Rate Township, Karen State.

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Conscription Pressures Intensify for Locals in Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State

July 16, 2025

HURFOM: Residents in Aung Kutho Ward, Thanbyuzayat Township, Mawlamyine District, Mon State, are facing growing pressure as the military Junta tightens enforcement of its nationwide conscription law. Local administrative teams are being instructed to deliver a predetermined number of conscripts for each military intake, resulting in heightened fear and uncertainty among communities.

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