AAPP report on Political Prisoners July 2014
August 7, 2014Throughout the month of July, AAPP documented the arrest of 11 activists, sentencing of 21 activists, and the release of 2 political prisoners. Of the eleven arrested activists, two were freed. These numbers indicate that the government’s trend of inca …
AAPP report on Political Prisoners June 2014
July 15, 2014At end of June, there were sixty-five political prisoners imprisoned in Burma, with 102 activists currently awaiting trial for political actions. Although President Thein Sein promised to release all political prisoners by the end of 2013, the number o …
In Pursuit of Justice: Reflections on the past and hopes for the future of Burma
July 7, 2014Report by The Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) In Pursuit of Justice details the massive abuses of the previous military government to its minority ethnic communities, violations including land confiscation; forced labor and forced portering …
One Month On From Burma Signing Sexual Violence Declaration – No Steps Taken On Implementation
July 7, 2014Burma Briefing No. 35 On 5th June 2014 the government of Burma signed the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. Burma was the 150th country to sign the Declaration and join the global initiative to combat sexual violence in conf …
AAPP report on Political Prisoners May 2014
June 9, 2014AAPP report on Political Prisoners May 2014 Although the Burmese government maintains that no political prisoners remain in Burma, AAPP’s numbers have been steadily increasing since the end of 2013. At the end of May, there was exactly sixty confirmed …
“I Thought They Would Kill Me” – Wartime Torture in Kachin State and Northern Shan State
June 9, 2014End Wartime Torture in Kachin State and Northern Shan State Ongoing War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, Unmet Humanitarian Needs This report by Fortify Rights describes the systematic use of torture and other cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment …
AAPP report on Political Prisoners April 2014
May 2, 2014Summary for April 2014 April saw the indictment of 10 political activists, with two imprisoned. Four prisoners were sentenced this month, including one journalist. There were no new releases this month. Celebrated political journalist and political pri …
Rape and Sexual Violence by the Burmese Army
April 16, 2014Burma Briefing No. 34 This briefing details how the Burmese Army has used rape and sexual violence with impunity for decades. Reports of rape and sexual violence have continued since Thein Sein became President and reforms began. Burma Campaign UK is c …
Trade, development, and the smokescreen of CSR
April 11, 2014Burma Briefing No. 33 ‘Trade, development, and the smokescreen of CSR’ is a commentary by David Baulk. As states across the world have embraced the idea that markets can work for the poor, CSR has become a crucial part of a discourse which sees the pri …
AAPPB Political Prisoner Annual Report 2013
April 8, 20142013 saw 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 …