Updated 7 February 2021 On February 7, demonstrations against the military coup intensified. This morning thousands of activists, students and civilians took part in protests in Rangoon and across the country, and Min Ko Naing, 88 Generation Student Leader, arrived…
Updated 6 February 2021 From 9am today, widespread anti-coup protests began with thousands gathering at landmarks in Rangoon. Even though they confronted authorities, there were no rioting and protest leaders were seen to be peaceful. No arrests were made in…
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 Transitional Justice Advanced Training (Online) to KWAT 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…
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…
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 national reconciliation, and is…
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…