5 February 2021 AAPP would like to update you to developments on political detainees in relation to the coup by the Burma military on 1 February. On 5 February NLD stalwart U Win Htein was detained and charged under Section…
4th February 2021 On 1 February 2021, Burma’s elected politicians intended to take their seats in Parliament per democratic norms and Burma’s 2008 constitutional provisions. Instead, as of 4th February evening, AAPP knows of 133 officials and lawmakers who have…
February 1, 2021 The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) can not believe in this military coup, Burma’s democracy must be upheld. The current political conditions in Burma do not require a state of emergency. According to the basic…
TRAINING From December 1 to December 5, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) provided Transitional Justice Advanced Training (Online) to the members of the Kachin Women Association – Thailand (KWAT). A total of 16 women attended the training and…
Summary of current situation MONTH IN REVIEW International Human Rights Day December 10 is the International Human Rights Day, unfortunately in Burma the human rights situation has not improved and is deteriorating in many ways. The essence of democracy…
January 9, 2021 As to the definition of political prisoners discussed at the President’s Office press conference on January 8, 2021. The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) believes this has no effect on the ongoing democratic transition and…
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has been monitoring and documenting cases related to COVID-19 Pandemic since April and releasing a monthly COVID Newsletter. According to our documentation in December, a total of (52) people have been charged and…
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has been monitoring and documenting cases related to COVID-19 Pandemic since April and releasing a monthly COVID Newsletter. According to our documentation in October, a total of (32) people have been charged and…
TALKS Self-Care and Mental Empowerment Talk The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) continued to provide self-care and mental empowerment talks at quarantine centers (COVID-19 Infectious Disease Control Center) and at youth training schools. On the afternoon of November 23…
MONTH IN REVIEW 2020 General Election On 8 November multi-party general elections were held, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) observed the landslide majority given to the National League for Democracy (NLD). The NLD sent an open letter…