May 24, 2017
Buthidaung- Hlun Htein and police forces once again raided the restive village tract of Kyan Taung on Sunday and assaulted villagers.
The forces raided the hamlet of Buchi Cong at around 11am where they entered houses and smashed up property, saying that locals supported Muslim rebel group Al Yakin. During this time, they also checked the identification papers of locals and said unless they handed over rebels, the entire village would be burned down.
Four men were arrested and have been taken to Taung Bazaar. Family members allege they are facing intense torture since their arrest. They have identified as Md Rafique, Johar, Hamid Hossain and Ali Ahmed. Since 2012, hundreds of Muslim prisoners have been tortured to death in custody.
Hlun Htein had earlier called a meeting of village elders. When 18 of them turned up, the forces instead of talking to them started beating them up.
Kyan Taung has been tense since Tatmadaw led forces embarked on a mass rape orgy in the hamlet of Themi. At least 32 women have been raped since May 8, according to multiple sources.
There are fears that the Tatmadaw will expand their operations to the other hamlets.
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