The raid on the village, where an air strike killed over 170 people last week, has sent thousands of displaced villagers in the area fleeing for their safety once again.
Pyu Saw Htee groups are accused of attacking civilian targets in an attempt to discredit the anti-regime People’s Defense Forces and National Unity Government.
Myanmar Protesters Recall Regime s Torture During Detention
Riot police and soldiers beat civilians during a crackdown on anti-regime protesters in Mandalay.
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By The Irrawaddy 10 March 2021
“It was a hell,” said 30-year-old Ko Thura, who was tortured in military custody for around four hours in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region. The Irrawaddy interviewed two of the protesters among those being tortured after their release from custody. Thura is a false name used to protect the protester.
Around 70 protesters, including many students, were arrested at around 9am on Tuesday in the southern city where they gathered to protest against the military regime. The detainees were sent to Myeik’s airbase, separated by gender and the male protesters were ordered to strip, bow their heads and kneel.