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According to the Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG), enforced disappearance is described as a deliberate extrajudicial action undertaken by individuals or groups to intentionally make someone vanish. The majority of the victims subjected to these disappearances are men, and KHRG suggests that the actual number of disappeared individuals on the ground could surpass the reported figure of 72. August 30…

During the Karen traditional wrist-tying ceremony in Bangkok on August 27th, Pita shared his sentiments and thoughts. “Everyone no matter where they live, should have the rights they deserve, such as health and education. These are basic rights for all people, showing that strength comes from our diversity”, he stated at the event. Pita, the leader of Move Forward, which…

The Karen Lieutenant Colonel told the KIC that starting from 2021, “In the Pa Pun township, the Military Council no longer has any control over administration is ineffectual. Regime control over health and education remain unable to operate. Their offices remain closed, with only minor activity occurring within the military compound. The incessant firing of artillery shells has forced residents…

Ignoring repeated warnings, East Timor’s persistent engagement with the NUG has inflicted harm upon the amicable relationship between Myanmar and Timor, while also providing encouragement to the NUG’s activities, as stated by the Military Council. Consequently, the charge d’affaires received written notification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Military Council on August 25th, directing his departure from Myanmar.…

The ostensible UN objective was to push for the Junta to un-block aid distribution so that aid could reach all parts of Myanmar. State -controlled media happily published photos of the UN leader of OCHA meeting with Junta chief General Min Aung Hlaing but with no information about any agreements. Daw Khin Ohmar, the Director of the Board at Progressive…

In the afternoon of August 24, the Military Council dropped six bombs on the village of Thal Thaw Mu Thal Thaw Kwar in Kyaukkyi Township. As a result, a 28-year-old local man lost his life, and a 23-year-old member of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) joint force sustained injuries, as reported by KNU Central. According to a village woman,…

Starting from August, the cost of low-quality rice in Hpapun Township has reached 200,000 kyat per bag. A resident of Hpapun has stated that since May, the Border Guard Forces (BGF) and Military Council troops have been blocking transportation routes, including both land and waterways. As a consequence, it has become impossible to purchase basic foodstuffs. Moreover, due to the…

This appeal was made in a statement released on August 18, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Back Pack Health Worker Team (BPHWT).” Saw Win Kyaw, Director of BPHWT told KIC.” Across the nation,numerous individuals have departed their homes due to the ongoing conflict, seeking refuge. Humanitarian support is crucial for these individuals. It appears beneficial to…

“For approximately 2 months, we experienced a lack of electricity, greatly hindering our activities. There’s a casino situated at the head of Min Let Pan village. From this point, artillery shells are fired nightly by the BGF hill towards Let Khat Taung. The casino operates using a robust generator, so there are no power outages. The situation with the Chinese…

FE5, a non-governmental organization, diligently observes and documents human rights abuses as well as the political landscape in Tanintharyi Regio In the context of diminishing territories under their control, the Junta has escalated its tactics, resorting to acts of terrorism and intensifying the targeted shelling of residential areas. This has driven the increase in IDPs displaced by the conflict during…