Letter from Insein Prison: Demands for Prisoner’s Rights

We, as prisoners, demand the following rights to the authorities: To read books including news papers To get proper medical treatment To get better foods for all prisoners To be free to go out of our  cell in our compound, except during closing time of the prison To write and have access to paper and […]

Nyi Nyi Aung’s Verdict Postponed and Family Denied Visit

Burmese American citizenship holder Ko Nyi Nyi Aung@ Kyaw Zaw Lwin has had a family visit banned by authorities.

When his family went to see him on 18 January 2010, jailor Kyaw Min Tun said they were not allowed to see him at that time, but they would be able to see him on 27 January. 27 January is also the day that Ko Nyi Nyi Aung will have his sentence read out in the court.

Burma’s prisons and labour camps: Silent killing fields

Outlines the health impact of systematic torture, long-term imprisonment, transfers to remote prisons, and denial of healthcare on the country’s pro-democracy activists. Download the Report Here