Myanmar junta accused of detaining and killing displaced residents returning to Kyondoe

Mizzima

Junta forces in Kyondoe town, Kawkareik District, Kayin State, have been accused of detaining and even killing displaced civilians who briefly returned to their homes, according to local sources. At least 30 people were arrested during April and May, and some of them were reportedly killed in custody.

A source close to the junta, speaking to Mizzima on condition of anonymity, said some of the detainees never returned. One of them, Saw Myo Aung Htwe, also known as Ko Pyuu, was arrested on 28 May when he came back to check on his home. He was later killed by junta forces, local source said.

Locals report that junta troops have been conducting aggressive inspections, checking mobile phones of returnees, and barring some from leaving the town again.