Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup
Date – 26 August 2024
Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (5,555) 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 (2,300) deceased persons whose names are unknown and still need to be verified.
Since the coup, a total of (27,246) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (20,781) are currently in detention, (9,341) of whom are serving sentences.
There are a total of (123) post-coup death row prisoners as of 26 August 2024. (121) people have been sentenced in absentia, of whom (44) have been sentenced to death. This makes a total of (167) people who have been sentenced to death. (6,465) 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 monitoring conducted by AAPP’s Documentation and Research Department, on August 20, junta forces raided Pyan Chi Tet Village in Paungde Township, Bago Region, without any clashes occurring. During this raid, they set fire to 21 civilian houses, a truck, and livestock animals. Additionally, junta forces have been consistently arbitrarily arresting youths in various regions and states. On August 16, they apprehended around 100 local civilians in Tada-U Township, Mandalay Region, releasing only about 50 of them while holding the rest for conscription into military service. Furthermore, on the morning of August 25, more than 50 youths were arrested by junta forces in Monywa Town, Sagaing Region.
AAPP will continue to provide updates 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 it to the following address: doc_data_team@aappb.org
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Killed – bit.ly/3taCmp3
Total Arrested – bit.ly/3t7IE90
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Sentenced – bit.ly/3WP0sla
Released – bit.ly/3MbC3kd
Death Penalty in Detention – https://bit.ly/3BmDPO0
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