AAPP along with 14 other organisations including Myanmar IT for Development Organization, PEN Myanmar, Myanmar Journalists Association, Yangon Journalism School, Burma News International and Article 19—issued an eight-page assessment report on the country’s landscape concerning freedom of expression under one year…
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) otherwise known as AAPP provides information on Burma/Myanmar’s lack of compliance with human rights laws regarding political prisoners. This includes torture, the right to life, liberty and security of person, legal reform, restrictions…
HUMAN RIGHTS LECTURES AAPP member Wanna Nwe delivers a human rights lecture in Chin State. Lectures in Tenasserim Division, three in Sagaing Division, one in Mon State, and one in Chin State The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) continued…
MONTH IN REVIEW EXCERPT: This month, 420 people were arrested. 320 of these were arrested by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, 91 by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, and two by the Border Guard Force. In March, 80 people…
In 2014, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma), otherwise known as AAPP, successfully implemented their activities in Burma and met with their goals this year. However despite the successes, the Committee for Scrutinizing the Remaining Political Prisoners (CSRPP), of…
The year 2013 has seen the continuing release of political prisoners from jails across Burma. Throughout the year, 380 political prisoners have been freed under conditional releases. However this year will also be recognized as one that demonstrated ongoing problems…
The year 2012 will be remember for the unprecedented number of prominent political prisoners released in Burma. The year began with a major prison release that now represents a watershed moment in the democratic aspirations of Burma. On 13 January,…
As of 31 December 2011 there were 1,5721 political prisoners in Burma. This is an overall decrease of 617 in comparison to last year’s figure of 2,189. In 2011, 13 political prisoners were arrested and 364 were released. In May…
As of 31 December 2010, there were 2189 political prisoners in Burma. This is an overall increase of 12 in comparison to last year’s figure of 2,177. In 2010, 53 political prisoners were arrested and 61 were released. The AAPP…
As of 31 December there were a total of 2,177 political prisoners in Burma. This is an overall increase of 15 in comparison to last year’s figure of 2,162. In 2009, 264 political prisoners were arrested and 266 were released.…