Summary of current situation We have been extensively verifying the political prisoner list in the recent weeks. We will provide an updated list soon. In addition, recent reports claim that political prisoners will be released soon and, pending a prisoner…
Information Release Date: September 30, 2011 AAPP defines a political prisoner as anyone who is arrested because of his or her perceived or real active involvement or supporting role in political movements with peaceful or resistant means. AAPP maintains that…
Information Release Date: 26 September 2011 On this day, the 4th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, a leaked internal document from the Special Branch of the police force reveals for the first time the exact number of those who were…
Summary of current situation There are a total of 1,9981 political prisoners in Burma. In August, 4 activists were arrested and no political prisoners were released. Since the protests in September 2007 leading to September’s Saffron Revolution, a total of…
Summary of current situation There are a total of 1995 political prisoners in Burma. In July, 1 activist was arrested, 1 political prisoner was released. Since the protests in September 2007 leading to September’s Saffron Revolution, a total of 850…
Summary of current situation There are a 1,994 total of political prisoners in Burma. In June, 4 political prisoners were released. Since the protests in September 2007 leading to September’s Saffron Revolution, a total of 847 activists have been arrested…
Summary of current situation There are a total of 1992 political prisoners in Burma. In June, 77 political prisoners were released. Since the protests in September 2007 leading to September’s Saffron Revolution, a total of 847* activists have been arrested…
Immediate Release Date: 25 May 2011 AAPP has learnt that 7 of the 22 political prisoners who have been on a hunger strike in Insein Prison have been placed in solitary confinement. They have a list of six demands regarding…
Immediate Release Date: 21 May 2011 Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) learnt today that 22 Political Prisoners are striking for prisoner’s fundamental rights. Although prisoners are usually allowed 15 minutes per day outside of their cells, the striking prisoners…
Date: 17 May, 2011 The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) denounces the prisoner amnesty, announced 16 May by the new Thein Sein administration, as a ploy to appease the international community. Under this so-‐called ‘amnesty’, outlined in order No.…