"The short-lived era of democratic reform in Burma came to an alarming halt on 1 February 2021, when the leaders of the Burmese military seized power in a well-orchestrated coup. The democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD) government was overthrown and key members of parliament arrested. The military generals who staged the power grab said that the November 2020 election was fraudulent. But despite their claims, there has been no evidence of this at all. Not long after the military took control, laws were amended to make it easier to prosecute anyone who challenged their authority. The most widely used law has been Section 505 of the Penal Code, used by the authorities to stifle dissent. The law stipulates that it is illegal for anyone to make, publish or circulate any statement, rumor or report with intent to cause, or likelihood to cause fear or alarm to the public. The free press specifically has been targeted for reporting on the military’s violence and like many others, have faced charges under botched trials by the junta-controlled courts inside detention centers and prisons. The moral landscape of human rights in Burma has been eroded and deliberately derailed by the Burmese military. But civilians have responded with state-wide protests. The demonstrations went on for months, and drew thousands condemning the actions of the military. The junta in turn, at the direction of the so-called State Administrative Council (SAC), has continued on a spree of mass human rights violations across the country. Despite bloodshed, warrantless arrests and impositions of Martial Law in several townships, the people of Burma remain defiant. General strikes led to the establishment of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), and a shadow government, the National Unity Government of Myanmar (NUG) was formed. Resistance to the military continues to take on different forms. The military’s attacks on all people of various ages, genders, socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicities have triggered growing calls for more unity and collective action to overthrow the junta. These efforts are a growing force in the rallying calls for long-needed change in Burma, including for a democratic, federal union. In areas which the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) works in, including Mon State, Karen State and Tanintharyi region, the assault of fundamental freedoms against innocent civilians has been widespread. This is especially true for those associated with the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), an active movement of resistance taking place across multiple fronts, from striking doctors to armed protesters in the street. Those arrested have been forced to endure torture in detention. According to HURFOM data, at least 41 have been killed across the target area states. Another 222 have been injured, while 1,372 have been arrested and detained since the coup. But the nationwide death count has soared to almost 900, with over 6,000 arrested. HURFOM has also observed an increase in the confiscation of mobile devices and destruction of private property, including people’s homes. The sense of hope and freedom brought on from Myanmar’s democracy era is now totally lost. Survival has become the main focus as rallying forces continue to be fueled by wide-spread rejection of a military-government. The only way to beat the junta is to stay alive and to find new ways of delegitimizing their rule. Human rights defenders are regularly on the run, forced to meet in secret with other dissidents to overcome the harsh realities of the present moment which people are being strained to contend with. The chaos and instability of the security forces brazen attacks have affected thousands of civilians who have fled their homes to seek safety. HURFOM has categorized the mass internal displacement into three groups of people fleeing: political dissidents escaping persecution, civilians fearing the junta in their villages, townships and those who have been economically impacted seeking better opportunities. Further, this short briefing paper outlines the impacts of militarization on displaced communities since the coup and the underlying consequences. In addition, this briefer also makes direct calls for action regarding the humanitarian situation in Burma, where for the most vulnerable demands an immediate response..."