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October 2011 AAPP Monthly Chronology

Posted on November 7, 2011  •  Posted in 2011 Chronology, Chronology

Summary of the current situation

In October, at least 240 political prisoners were released among a general prisoner release that freed 6,359 total prisoners. AAPP is continuing to receive reports on those released in October and is in the process of confirming. Due to this, the number may vary slightly. The updated number will be included in next month‟s chronology.

AAPP is still verifying its political prisoner list and will release the list once the verification process is complete.

Trends

The U Thein Sein regime granted its second prisoner release since the swearing in of Parliament on 12 October. While the release of any political prisoner is welcomed by AAPP, we urge the U Thein Sein regime to go much further to ensure the dignity of the political prisoner upon release – this includes releasing them with acknowledgment of their status as political prisoners and a wiping of their criminal records.

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10-Monthly Chronology of Burma Political Prisoners for October 2011

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), otherwise known as AAPP, is a human rights organization based in Mae Sot, Thailand and Rangoon, Burma. AAPP advocates for the release of all remaining political prisoners in Burma and for the improvement of their quality of life during and after incarceration. AAPP has developed rehabilitation and assistance programs for those political activists who have been released while continuing to document the ongoing imprisonment of political activists in Burma.

As long as political prisoners exist inside Burma, Burma will not be free. They represent the struggle for democracy, human rights, equality and freedom for the people of Burma. This makes the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners an integral part of Burma’s drive for national reconciliation.

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