July 2025: A Monthly Overview of the Human Rights Situation

Summary Overview and Analysis 

Across the country, the junta has increased the scope and frequency of its attacks targeting innocent civilians. For those living in areas monitored by the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) in Mon State, Karen State, and the Tanintharyi region, the fear and insecurity caused by the junta’s ongoing attacks continue to isolate communities profoundly affected by the conflict. 

The funding cuts by the United States government have done little to ease anxieties and concerns, as life-saving projects are currently struggling to provide services without long-term, sustainable funding.

As the development landscape evolves and displacement increases due to the military’s attacks, human rights violations are occurring with impunity. Artillery and mortar shelling have destroyed communities that are just trying to lead their lives, with even a marginal sense of normalcy.

Between June 25 and 29, 2025, HURFOM documented that the military junta fired at least ten artillery shells into four villages— Kyauk Yay Twin, Pane Nell Gone, Zee Pyaung #1, and Win Kan—in Kyike Hto Township, Mon State. According to the Thaton District Karen National Union (KNU), there were no armed clashes in the area at the time of the attacks.

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