Ceremony for Fallen Political Prisoners (01/2014)
On 2 January 2014 a Ceremony for fallen political prisoners’ was held at Royal Rose. AAPP gives financial support to the family members. This event is in cooperation with FPPs
AAPP Organizes a Ceremony for Fallen Political Prisoners and their Family Members (01/2014)
On 2 January 2014 AAPP organizes a Ceremony for fallen political prisoners and their family members.
December 2013 AAPP Monthly Chronology
Summary of the current situation Early December saw the release of 41 political prisoners. The December 30 Presidential Pardon Order Number-51/2013 brought the release of a further 16 political prisoners, bringing the total for December to 59. 3 people were…
Letter of Condolence for the Passing of Nelson Mandela (2013)
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) wishes to express our grief at the death of Nelson Mandela. His vision of a free and equal South Africa has had a profound influence on AAPP (B), his words have often provided…
November 2013 AAPP Monthly Chronology
Summary of the current situation 66 political prisoners were released on November 15th. This month also saw the sentencing of 30 activists, several of which paid fines rather than face imprisonment. A large number of those imprisoned are farmers sentenced…
October 2013 AAPP Monthly Chronology
Summary of the current situation During October 34 political activists were indicted, of which 2 are human rights defenders who at the time of writing remained in detention. 5 political activists were sentenced; 3 were given prison sentences and 2…
56 Political Prisoners Freed in 12th Presidential Release (2013)
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) welcomes the October 8th release of 56 political prisoners. It is essential to continue to recognize the difficulties political prisoners face upon their release. Due to the restrictions placed upon them by Article 401,…
AAPP (2013) The Use of Section 18 to Continue Human Rights Abuses in Burma
Section 18 of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Law is being frequently utilized to arrest and imprison political activists for undertaking human rights activism in Burma. AAPP (B) wishes to highlight the ongoing human rights abuses section 18 permits…
September 2013 AAPP Monthly Chronology
Summary 33 incarcerated, 10 released. 232 activists are still facing trial. 3 prisoners are reported as being in poor health, 2 suffering AIDS and one from tuberculosis. While it has been stated that all remaining political prisoners will be released…
AAPP (2013) The Role of Civil Society In Burma’s Transition to Democracy
The important role of civil society in Burma’s transitional period must not be overlooked. The rapid changes that officially dismantled decades of brutal dictatorial rule, resulting in the restoration of Parliament, would not have been possible without popular social movements.…