Intensified clashes, shelling by the junta, and heightened insecurity have driven a surge in internally displaced persons in Mon State, locals said. Local residents have been compelled to flee their homes due to relentless fighting, artillery shelling into villages, and the looming threat of junta incursions and arbitrary arrests for use as human shields. Nearly 20,000 people
As the military junta fired mortar shells into villages in Kyaikto township, Mon State, one civilian was killed and more than 3,000 people were forced to flee to safety. The Karen National Union (KNU) center announced that the military junta stationed in Shwegyin township, Pago, fired mortal shells at Kaywe village, Kyaikto township. On the afternoon of November 18, near
Mon State A passenger vehicle struck a land mine planted on the Yangon-Mawlamyine Highway in Kyuntaw Village, Kyaikto Township, Mon State, injuring eight. At around 9:30 pm on November 1, the 'Aung Kyaw Moe' passenger vehicle stopped near the PT Power gas station along the Yangon-Mawlamyine highway, en route from Yangon to Mawlamyine. About 40 passengers were on board the
Rubber entrepreneurs report almost half of the rubber plantations are now facing a situation where they won't be able to tap rubber this year because of the intense conflict in Mon State ,the primary rubber-producing region in the country Rubber, known as "white gold" for its white latex, is a significant product of Mon State, with more than 500,000 acres of rubber
Mon State Chief Minister U Aung Kyi Thein, appointed by the Military Council, is advocating for the revival of Zat Pwes (traditional outdoor theatre performances) in Mon State to reinvigorate the region with lively fair activities and a bustling atmosphere.