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2189 political prisoners in Burma

Thursday, 13 January 2011, 10:48 am | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

There are a total of 2189 political prisoners in Burma, a decrease in comparison to last month’s figure of 2203. In December, 16 political prisoners were released. During the month of December at least 1 political prisoner was transferred, and 16 ... More >>

Aung San Suu Kyi 'Free' But For How Long?

Monday, 15 November 2010, 9:30 am | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) welcomes the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and respects the importance of this moment, both for her, her family and for the people of Burma. More >>

Aung San Suu Kyi 'Free' But For How Long?

Sunday, 14 November 2010, 12:59 pm | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) welcomes the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and respects the importance of this moment, both for her, her family and for the people of Burma. More >>

Burma: Continued Torture Of Political Prisoners

Friday, 30 May 2008, 3:40 pm | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

Political prisoners held in Insein Prison, in Rangoon, have been continuously tortured throughout the month of May, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has learned. More >>

One Burmese Activist Killed During Interrogation

Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:49 am | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

After Ko Win Shwe and group were arrested, they were placed at Plate Myot Police Center near Mandalay. He died as a result of torture during interrogation. More >>

Burma: More than 100 Activists Arrested in 5 Days

Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 11:23 am | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners

A minimum of one hundred human rights activists and peaceful protesters were arrested by security forces and civilian militias of Than Shwe’s military regime in Burma from August 21st – 25th, 2007. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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