August, 2025 Monthly Chronology

From August 1 to 31, 2025

September 3, 2025

According to information gathered by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), there have been a total of (3) individuals who were arrested under political pretenses in August 2025. Moreover, (139) pro-democracy activists and civilians have lost their lives this month. Among them, (14) lost their lives under various circumstances following their arrest.

These are the numbers verified by AAPP and only include information and data that have been identified. The actual numbers on the ground are likely much higher. AAPP has been working separately to collect and verify the information of around (185) people still under identification, who died within the month.

“Hospitals, schools, civilian homes, as well as children, women, and other ordinary civilians, should never be military targets. Yet the junta has been carrying out daily aerial bombings, artillery shelling, and arbitrary killings in civilian areas that are not military targets. These acts are not only taking place in certain parts of the world, but also here in Burma. Neighboring countries, including ASEAN members, are well aware of these crimes. Although they have continued their engagement with the junta in the hope of persuading the military to end such acts, more than four years have passed since the coup, and the violence has only escalated. Our neighboring countries, including ASEAN, must reconsider their diplomatic policy toward relations with the junta.” Ko Bo Kyi, Joint Secretary of AAPP

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP)