July 2013 AAPP Monthly Chronology

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July 2013 AAPP Monthly Chronology

Posted on August 6, 2013 • Posted in 2013 Chronology, Chronology

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Month in Review

July saw the release of 73 prisoners. While the release of political prisoners raises hope in the national and the former political prisoners community, these releases should be regarded with caution. This month has seen the arrest of far too many political demonstrators advocating for their basic Human Rights, with 115 activists remaining behind bars. In addition despite the number of political prisoners released, legislation such as section 18 of Peaceful Protesting and Procession Law and section 505 (b) is being broadly utilized to arrest and imprison human rights activists undertaking peaceful protests.

Summary of the current situation

43 are facing trial, 10 were sentenced, and 54 political prisoners were released this month.

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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.