There are 195 political prisoners in Burma. 87 are currently serving prison sentences, 24 are awaiting trial inside prison, 84 are awaiting trial outside prison.
This month, 85 people were arrested, 84 of whom are from ethnic areas. 18 people were charged. Two people were sentenced this month, and 13 individuals were released following the end of their prison sentences. Two incarcerated political prisoners are reported to be in bad health.