AAPP-B and FPPS discussed with former political prisoners and NLD members of Bee Lin, Mon State for the program of Former Political Prisoners Data Collecting on the 30th of April, 2014 at NLD (Bee Lin branch) office.
Monthly Chronology 2014 April The passing of celebrated political journalist and former political prisoner U Win Tin this month marks a huge loss for the democracy movement in Burma. AAPP would like to express our condolences to the family and…
Ms. Laetitia Bonnet (Lead Researcher Burma) of the Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) met ith AAPP and FPPS on 29.4.2014 at the AAPP office (Yangon branch), to collaborate and share information about human rights. Ko Tin Maung Oo, Ko Ye…
Letter of Condolence for the Passing of U Win Tin by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) Date: 21 April 2014 We, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), wish to express our sorrow on hearing of the death of…
Summary of the current Situation March saw the Scrutinizing Committee face continued difficulties when working with the government. Ongoing attempts to gain clear information, access to political prisoners and discuss the remaining political prisoner situation have yet to gain results.There…
An interview with Ko Khun Saing, a Burmese doctor and political prisoner who was imprisoned on three separate occasions for his political activism.
People not Pawns (2012) by Tim Syrota in collaboration with AAPP: A documentary made in association with the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). The film puts political prisoners in Burma in an historical perspective, looks at the current issues…
Into the Current tells the story of Burma’s unsung heroes – its prisoners of conscience – and the price they pay for speaking truth to power in a military dictatorship. Using footage secretly shot in Burma, the film uncovers the…
To survive, one needs mental power. It can bring not only physical changes but also great achievements. We can say that it controls a Man’s vice and virtue. Without mental power, the ability to survive under harsh conditions can be…
This report is about human courage and dignity. In face of the most stringent deprivation and under the harshest duress, man can stand up and show that there is still one freedom that can’t be taken away: the freedom to…