June 15th, 2022
The number of human rights violations committed by the military in Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi Region has increased, according to the report released by the Mon State Human Rights Foundation.
The military forced nearly 8,000 civilians to relocate in Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi Region in southern Myanmar.
There was a significant increase in the number of the military’s corruption, forced portering and the missing people, according to the report on human rights situations in May.
In May, at least 43 locals were arrested, 26 detained and investigated, seven killed and 29 wounded, according to the report.
In addition, the military council troops blocked the main roads. The soldiers inspected the civilians, extorted money and seized materials, at the checkpoint of the junctions.
In the second week of May this year, 35 cases pertaining to the seizures of motorcycles in the southern Mon State and northern Dawei were reported.
The soldiers forced the cars and cargo trucks to stop for no apparent reason. The divers had to pay Ks-80,000-Ks-200,000 to the soldiers for the release of them. More than 50 such cases were reported in those regions.
The military council evicted 18 houses and seized lands in Nyaungkone village in Mudon Township in Mon State for the construction of an airport.
Impunity is deeply rooted in the organizations which represents the Tatmadaw. It encourages the military to continue to commit human rights violations, the report says.
Sent by the Than Lwin Times.