Summary of the Current Situation:There are 110 political prisoners incarcerated in Burma.428 activists are currently awaiting trial for political actions, 130 of whom are incarcerated.Month In ReviewThis month, 9 political activists were arrested in total, 30 individuals were sentenced and…
AAPP welcomes the statement from the State Counsellors office on April 7 2016 concerning the intended release of political prisoners in Burma.This statement demonstrates that the release of political prisoners, political activists, students and supporters who are facing trial because…
MONTH IN REVIEW This month, 19 political activists were arrested in total, nine individuals were sentenced and one was released. Eleven political prisoners are reported to be in bad health. Also this month, 45 new charges were piled on activists.…
On February 24, 2016 Ma Nilar Thein, secretary of Women’s Affairs at the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society, was arrested for her alleged participation in a protest in Rangoon in February 2015 showing unity and support of the students…
MONTH IN REVIEWThis month, seven political activists were arrested in total, 12 individuals were sentenced, and 69 were released. Nineteen political prisoners are reported to be in bad health.After encountering sustained pressure from international governments and human rights groups, the…
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AAPP Raises Concerns Despite Presidential Amnesty January 22, 2016Today – January 22, 2016- the Government of Burma released 102 prisoners in a presidential amnesty under Section 401/ B of the Criminal Procedure. Among those released were 52 political prisoners. While…
Month In ReviewThis month, four political activists were arrested in total, seven individuals were sentenced, and six were released. Nineteen political prisoners are reported to be in bad health. One month after the historic elections in Burma, people continue to…
Month in ReviewThis month, twenty-three political activists were arrested in total. Thirty-two were sentenced, and one was released. Six political prisoners are reported to be in bad health.A hunger strike that was launched on October 23 spread to several prisons…