Despite the absence of active armed clashes on March 6, 2026, the military junta carried out an indiscriminate artillery attack on Taung Pu village, Ma Phaw village tract, Myeik Township, Tenasserim Division.
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According to local sources, civilians were killed during military operations carried out by the Junta in Nyaung Lay Pin District, an area under the Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 3, after troops launched attacks on several villages in the township.
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From the last week of February to the first week of March 2026, intensified military operations by the Junta, including ground advances, airstrikes, and artillery attacks, killed at least ten villagers living along the Myeik–Dawei Highway in Tha Yet Chaung Township, Tanintharyi Region.
Weekly update on the situation in Karen, Mon & Dawei since the failed coup: March 2026 | Week One
⚠️ 11+ Arrested
⚠️ 7+ Detained
⚠️ 12+ Injured
⚠️ 5+ Killed
The political amnesty by the junta was a public relations effort rather than a genuine act of compassion.
The junta has announced a new system requiring mobile phone registration through the Central Equipment Identity Register, a move that has raised serious concerns among residents, digital rights advocates, & civil society organizations about increased surveillance and violations of citizens’ privacy.
The military has ordered administrators across at least seven village tracts in Thaton Township, Mon State, to provide young men for forced recruitment. The order, which requires village administrators to send a fixed number of conscripts each month, has spread fear among residents.
Over 10,000 prisoners in Burma were released by the military junta on Farmers’ Day, claiming to promote peace. Critics say it's more PR than genuine compassion or progress toward reconciliation.
🗓️ February 2026 overview in HURFOM target areas: #Mon #Karen & #Dawei
⚠️ 93+ Arrested
⚠️ 70+ Detained
⚠️ 67+ Injured
⚠️ 29+ Killed
🔴 25,200+ IDPs
🔴 60+ damaged homes
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In Tha Yet Chaung Township, Dawei District, junta forces carried out airstrikes on Sone Sin Phyar Village for two consecutive days, killing at least three civilians and injuring others, according to local sources.
The attacks took place on February 23 and 24, amid ongoing clashes in the area.
The military junta has continued a series of airstrikes and artillery attacks on villages in Nyaung Lay Bin District, under the control of Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 3, destroying homes and damaging schools while forcing tens of thousands of civilians to flee.
In Solidarity with Myanmar: Stories of Continuing Struggle for Peace and Democracy with Debbie Stothard of ALTSEAN Burma Start: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM GMT End: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT Event Type: Virtual A virtual link will be communicated before the event. In 2021, Myanmar’s military carried out a coup d’état, overthrowing the civilian government. In the aftermath, communities across the country faced massacres, airstrikes, and deepening poverty amid a collapsing economy. Civilian leaders were detained, including Aung San Suu Kyi, one of the nation’s most prominent political figures. Five years later, the junta has moved forward with an election in which its allied parties dominate. Meanwhile, public resistance continues across the country. We seek to highlight the ongoing efforts of the Burmese people for peace and democracy.
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Since the second week of February 2026, the Junta has intensified military operations in Tha Yet Chaung Township, Tanintharyi Region, carrying out airstrikes and artillery attacks that have forced thousands of civilians from at least ten villages to flee their homes.
One civilian was killed and three members of the same family were injured after junta forces fired artillery during a clash in Kyaung Ywar Village, Ye Township, Mon State.
At 8 AM on February 22, troops from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) No. 591, based in Kyaung Ywar, left their base on patrol.
The violent attacks by the Junta against civilians in Mon, Karen & Dawei regions have not let up, they are continous. 4.5k more people displaced by attacks last week alone.
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Weekly update on the situation in Karen, Mon & Dawei since the failed coup: February 2026 | Week Three
⚠️ 16+ Arrested
⚠️ 10+ Detained
⚠️ 9+ Injured
⚠️ 3+ Killed
Since the coup, landmines in civilian areas have increased, constantly endangering villagers.
Junta troops advancing into Lae Thit Village, Tanintharyi Township, Myeik District, have burned more than 100 civilian homes and carried out aerial attacks, according to local residents, resistance sources, and community members.
HURFOM stands firmly with our communities & the people of #Burma who have continued to resist the military's tyranny. We join the call among #CSOs to the @UN_HRC to reject the sham election results + to take unified, principled action in response to the ongoing #HRVs.
Weekly update on the situation in Karen, Mon & Dawei since the failed coup: February 2026 | Week Two
⚠️ 14+ Arrested
⚠️ 9+ Detained
⚠️ 11+ Injured
⚠️ 4+ Killed
HURFOM is alarmed by daily artillery shelling in Mon, which has displaced nearly 5,000 people from over ten villages.
Young men in Mon State have been forcibly arrested for the upcoming 22nd Junta’s People’s Military Service training since the third week of February 2026. In Thaton and Mawlamyine, arrests have increased, and fear spreads as youths are taken from streets and homes, often at night.
In Bilin Township, Mon State, daily artillery shelling by Junta forces has forced nearly 5,000 residents from more than ten villages to flee their homes, according to local residents and humanitarian workers. Displaced families are urgently seeking shelter and basic assistance as attacks continue.
Weekly update on the situation in Karen, Mon & Dawei since the failed coup: February 2026 | Week One
⚠️ 22+ Arrested
⚠️ 17+ Detained
⚠️ 16+ Injured
⚠️ 6+ Killed
Over the last week, civilians living in the #Tanintharyi Region had their homes looted, burned and destroyed by the junta.
In Pu Law Township, Tanintharyi Region, military troops repeatedly set fire to wards in Pala Town & nearby villages, destroying more than 110 civilian homes and forcing communities to flee. On Jan. 31, troops again set fire to Shark Pone Village, burning 40+ houses.
🗓️ January 2026 overview in HURFOM target areas: #Mon #Karen & #Dawei
⚠️ 82+ Arrested
⚠️ 64+ Detained
⚠️ 70+ Injured
⚠️ 31+ Killed
🔴 26,500+ IDPs
🔴 87+ damaged homes
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📌Statement: The Human Rights Foundation of Monland Condemns Ongoing War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Five Years After the Attempted Coup.
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At least eight local men were arrested by junta forces in Ye Township during the third week of January, according to HURFOM field sources. While some detainees have since been released, others remain incommunicado, raising serious concerns among families and local communities.
A child was seriously injured after a landmine exploded near a residential house in Lay Mile Village, Tanintharyi Township, Myeik District, local residents told HURFOM. The incident occurred around 5:00 pm on 21 January in an area where junta troops had previously been stationed.
From 7 to 14 January 2026, at least 15 young men from Thane Za Yet Town, Thaton Township, Mawlamyine, Mon State, were arrested and forced into military conscription. Residents said troops appeared to be deliberately targeting young men, especially at night, carrying out arrests after 8 PM.
As we draw closer to the 5 year since the coup in Myanmar, more events related to it are happening, also this week talks & exhibitions related to Hong Kong, a transnational conversation between Okinawan & Taiwanese activists, a good looking discussion on the state of journalism. More in thread too👇
Weekly update on the situation in Karen, Mon & Dawei since the failed coup: January 2026 | Week Three
⚠️ 17+ Arrested
⚠️ 12+ Detained
⚠️ 13+ Injured
⚠️ 5+ Killed
HURFOM is alarmed at reports from #Mon, that junta militia & conscription committees are compiling lists of women.
