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May 2025 Monthly Chronology

Posted on June 3, 2025  •  Posted in Chronology, Slide show, Thematic Reports

June 3, 2025

According to information gathered by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), there have been a total of (9) individuals who were arrested under political pretenses in May 2025. Moreover, (152) pro-democracy activists and civilians have lost their lives this month. Among them, (14) lost their lives under various circumstances following their arrest.

These are the numbers verified by AAPP and only includes information and data that has been identified. The actual numbers on the ground are likely much higher. AAPP has been working separately to collect and verify the information of around (100) people still under identification, who died within the month.

“Despite ASEAN’s urging to adhere to the Five-Point Consensus, the junta continues to carry out airstrikes against innocent civilians and students. These actions constitute war crimes and make it increasingly difficult for civilians to forgive the junta. Furthermore, the problems in Burma are not confined within its borders but are also spilling over into neighboring countries. The junta’s actions are undermining peace and stability across the country. War crimes are violations of international law, yet ASEAN and the international community—by continuing diplomatic engagement with the junta while seeking ways to put and end these ongoing violations as soon as possible—are in effect encouraging the military junta and enabling it to enjoy impunity.” Ko Bo Kyi, Joint Secretary of AAPP

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP)

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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