Assistance Association for Political Prisoners - AAPP

AAPP defines a political prisoner as anyone arrested, detained, or imprisoned because of their perceived or known active role, perceived, or known supporting role, or in association with activities promoting freedom, justice, equality, human rights, including ethnic rights, in association with the pro-democracy movement. (August 2014)

Political Prisoners Post-Coup

2 October 2025

Total Arrested

29773

Still Detained

22483

Killed By Junta

7312

Released

7290

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Power Of Powerless

Visitors to the museum will learn briefly the history of political prisoners in Burma and about their lives in prison. Visitors also have the opportunity to talk with former political prisoners about these experiences and learn more about the work of AAPP.