At least 300-500 political detainees are believed to remain behind bars. Assistance Association for Political Prisoners-Burma (AAPP) said that at least 87 political prisoners were released on Monday. “We welcome for the release of the people. But we
PRISONERS of conscience
Former political prisoners : no passport, no school.
Monday, September 17 2012
While several prominent former political prisoners have been given passports and traveled abroad, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Zargana, and blogger Nay Phone Latt, they are exceptions. “The Burmese government is dragging its feet rather than
Political prisoner or prisoner of conscience can be the difference
Wednesday, September 5 2012
There are two categories of political prisoners in Burma: those who used arm struggle and those who were wrongfully accused of using violence. The majority has been wrongfully accused. The rest are mainly ethnic minorities who were faced with no
Tensions between a mining company and farmers
Tuesday, September 4 2012
The family of detained rights activist Wai Lu who went missing after being arrested are set to sue the local authorities of Myingmu Township, for kidnapping. Although we have eyewitnesses and concrete information that Wai Lu was taken to Myinmu
Testimony : visiting Burma 38 years later
Thursday, August 30 2012
A visitor to Burma coming back for the first time in 38 years sees much that has changed, but also much that endures. A country that seemed frozen in time now speaks in many voices—some of them voices that were once silenced. Talking with a dissident
Burmese blogger Nay Phone Latt speaks out against Islamophobia
Saturday, August 25 2012
The 32 year old blogger is now one of the few people in Burma to speak out against Islamophobia, as anti-Muslim sentiment is becoming increasingly prevalent and open following the violent clashes between Buddhists and Muslims which broke out two
Court rejects appeal for medical treatment (1rst hearing)
Thursday, July 12 2012
During the first hearing in the case, lawyer Ma Hka told the court that Lahtaw Brang Shawng was arrested for unlawful association with the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO). Ma Hka said he requested the court to allow Lahtaw Brang Shawng to
Calls to release all other remaining prisoners of conscience
Friday, July 6 2012
The U.N. Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Burma, Tomás Ojea Quintana, has called for the immediate and systematic release of prisoners of conscience without conditions. “I am encouraged by the momentum of reform and the gradual
Amnesty of (only) 20 Burmese political prisoners
Wednesday, July 4 2012
Up to 20 Burmese political prisoners are included in an amnesty of 46 prisoners on Tuesday, democracy activists said. A 88-Generation Students Group member, Ko Ko Gyi, himself a former political prisoner, said former student activist Aye Aung, who
Zarganar : all my hopes are on 2020
Wednesday, June 27 2012
Zarganar said: It is very important that we go abroad to get exposure. I noticed it myself when you meet Burmese people abroad you see self-confidence, security and freedom. You don’t see that in Burma, all you see is worry. “So we are coming here to
ASSK and Zarganar in Europe
Tuesday, June 26 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi tour in Europe Media coverage in Burma Paris. 2012.06.24 Elysee. France President François Hollande receiving ASSK ; 2012.06.27 The Lady at the Paris City Hall, receiving her Citizen of Honor diploma ; 2012.06.27 Meeting NGOs ;
Waiting for further steps
Tuesday, June 26 2012
“The suspension of sanctions should be benchmarked to further steps, in particular the release of all remaining political prisoners and an end to breaches of international humanitarian and human rights law in ethnic areas”, said Pierre Tartakowsky,
VIDEOS and PICTURES
Monday, June 25 2012
2012.Zarganar Photo Album : in Burma and abroad Photo Album, 2012.06.06 With Free Z Campaigners in London (video). 2012.03.04 Zarganar at Amnesty International 50th (in New York) Zarganar at Amnesty International 50th 2012.02.21 Free Funeral
Aung San Suu Kyi meets NGOs during her tour in Europe
Sunday, June 17 2012
2012.06.17 ASSK meets RAFTO in Bergen (Norway) 2012.06.17 ASSK discute-avec-des-ONG de Norvège 2012.06.15 Amnesty Norway 2012.06.15 Amnesty Swisszerland
ASSK : not forget the unknown prisoners.
Saturday, June 16 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi delivers her acceptance speech during the Nobel peace prize ceremony in Oslo. 'Before continuing to speak of my country, may I speak out for our prisoners of conscience. There still remain such prisoners in Burma. It is to be feared
Zarganar in Paris
Friday, June 15 2012
Burmese community in France and Amnesty International were pleased to welcome Zarganar in Paris,where many NGOs and the Paris City Hall where involved for his release. Zarganar met the organizations and officials that supported him during his prison
Zarganar collects his RSF Prize in Paris
Wednesday, June 13 2012
Reporters Without Borders today finally had the pleasure of presenting Burmese blogger, comedian and actor Zarganar with the press freedom prize in the “Cyber-dissident” category that it awarded to him in December 2008, when he was in prison.
Political prisoners: 471 confirmed ; 465 under verification
Saturday, June 9 2012
The number of political prisoners AAPP can confirm behind bars and the location of their prisons is now 471 ; 465 more are under the verification process. April witnessed a series of unprecedented visits by foreign leaders and diplomats, and an
Zarganar to perform in UK
Friday, June 8 2012
Zarganar will be a guest performer on the popular UK comedy show “No Pressure to be Funny” this weekend. He will appear on the podcast panel show, which is recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Soho Theatre, according to Chortle, a comedy
Amnesty : Revisiting human rights in Myanmar
Friday, June 8 2012
On 23 May 2012, Amnesty International concluded its first official visit to Myanmar since 2003. What has improved since the new government came into power a little more than a year ago? What human rights violations have persisted or even worsened?
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