Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 19 January 2024
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (4,399) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. In addition to the total fatality figure, AAPP has documented around (750) deceased persons whose names are unknown and still need to be verified.
Since the coup, a total of (25,844) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power, (19,942) are currently in detention, (8,527) of whom are serving sentences.
There are a total of (119) post-coup death row prisoners as of 19 January 2024. (119) people have been sentenced in absentia, of whom (43) have been sentenced to death. This makes a total of (162) people who have been sentenced to death. (5,902) people have already been released.
These are the numbers verified by AAPP. The actual numbers are likely much higher. We will continue to update accordingly.
According to the data collected by the AAPP, from January 1 to 19, 2024, (14) women and (26) men; (40) people in total have been killed by the junta in Rakhine State. Among (40) deceased, (21) people were killed by the junta’s artillery strikes making the highest number of deaths and there were (5) people who were under the age of 18.
On January 15, at approximately 9 p.m., junta forces stationed on San Goe Htaung Hill near 31 Bhone Pagoda in Buthidaung Township, Rakhine State, fired artillery shells. Three artillery shells exploded in Hsin Thi Pyin Village, Buthidaung Township, killing locals identified as Arzawli and a six-year-old Taw Sha Me Dar.
AAPP will continue to inform on verified daily arrests, charges, sentences, and fatalities in relation to the attempted coup, and update the lists with details of these alleged offenses. If you receive any information about detentions of, or charges against: CSO leaders, activists, journalists, CDM workers, other civilians and fallen heroes in relation to it, please submit to the following address: doc_data_team@aappb.org
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Click on the below links to view AAPP data:
Killed – bit.ly/3taCmp3
Total Arrested – bit.ly/3t7IE90
Still Detained – bit.ly/3m3Z8Lm
Sentenced – bit.ly/3WP0sla
Released – bit.ly/3MbC3kd
Death Penalty in Detention – https://bit.ly/3BmDPO0
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