Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

Date – 22 December 2025

Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (7,625) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. 

Since the coup, a total of (30,169) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,668) are currently in detention, (11,416) of whom are serving sentences. 

These are the numbers verified by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). The actual numbers are likely much higher. We will continue to update accordingly.

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has been monitoring the prison situation and has learned that inmates from Mawlamyine Prison, located in Hpet Tan Ward, Mawlamyine Township, Mon State, are reportedly being transferred to Hpa-an Prison, Kyaikmaraw Prison, and the newly constructed New Mawlamyine Prison in Min Ywa Village, Mawlamyine Township, starting from December 12.