Daily Briefing in Relation to the Military Coup

Date – 21  April 2025

Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (6,520) 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 (29,044) people have been arrested by the junta in relation to its seizure of power. (22,168) are currently in detention, (10,757) of whom are serving sentences. 

These are the numbers verified by AAPP.

On the Burmese New Year’s Day of 2025, the junta announced the release of (4,893) inmates from prisons across the country. The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has been monitoring the release of political prisoners among those freed. As of 4 p.m. today, data collected confirms that approximately (380) political prisoners have been released from (21) prisons, with (38) of them identified by name.