Junta troops conducting operations in villages below Launglon town in Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, since 14 June, have stationed in Kan Yon Kyun village, where they are reportedly detaining and threatening local residents, according to local sources.
During the battle at the Lat Khat Taung military base near Launglon town, around 80 junta reinforcement troops from Dawei arrived at Kan Yon Kyun village via Sitpyea village in Launglon Township. They have since occupied homes and monasteries in the village.
A Launglon resident familiar with the situation said that at least 40 locals, including e
lderly individuals who were unable to flee, were arrested and threatened in Kan Yon Kyun village.
“The soldiers have occupied homes and monasteries in the village and have detained several residents. Most of those who remain are elderly people who are unable to flee, and it’s estimated that around 40 to 50 people are still in the village. Some have been warned not to leave their homes,” said the local resident.
According to sources close to the villagers, the military column that was initially stationed in Sit Pyea village arrived in Kan Yon Kyun village at night, leaving most residents with no time to escape—except for a few who had fled earlier.
Residents of villages south of Launglon, where the junta column entered, have also been forced to hide in nearby areas, as the troops have yet to withdraw.
In addition, according to resistance sources based in Launglon, the military council troops stationed in Kan Yon Kyun village have been reinforcing their forces by bringing in additional forces via water routes.
On 20 May, several Tanintharyi-based news media reported that junta troops arrested civilians traveling along the road, as well as locals in nearby plantations, while advancing between Launglon town and San Hlan village.
The detainees were then taken to the Lat Khat Taung military camp.
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