1. Source: Eight Seconds of Silence: The Death of Democracy Activists Behind Bars, AAPP, May 2006.

2. Source: SPDC Human Rights Abuses in MoneTownship, FTUK, received by HRDU on 27 November 2006.

3. Sources: Data – Political Prisoners List, AAPP website http://www.aappb.org/prisoners1.html (last visited 14 April 2007); Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

4. Source: “Burma Rights Situation Worsening: Pinheiro,” Mizzima, 23 February 2006.

5. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

6. Sources: “Amnesty Slams NLD Leaders’ Continued Detention,” Irrawaddy, 14 February 2006; “ASEAN Parliamentarians Urge Release of Myanmar Suu Kyi,” Asia Pulse, 24 February 2006; “EU Calls for Release of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi,” AP, 1 March 2006; “Bush and Singh call for Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release,” Mizzima, 2 March 2006; “Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release will help Smoothen Transition – India,” DVB, 7 March 2006; “Hopes high among backers of Myanmar Democracy Leader Suu Kyi for her Release,” AP, 26 May 2006; “Annan Calls for Suu Kyi’s Release,” Irrawaddy, 26 May 2006; “NLD Issues Statement on Extension of Leader’s Detention,” DVB, 27 May 2006; “EU ‘Deplores’ Myanmar’s Decision to Extend House Arrest for Aung San Suu Kyi,” AP, 30 May 2006; “More Countries Condemn Suu Kyi’s Continuing Detention,” Irrawaddy, 30 May 2006; “Annan Promises Hard Work to Free to Suu Kyi,” Irrawaddy, 31 May 2006; “KNU Statement on Extension of Detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,” KNU, 31 May 2006; “Britain ‘Appalled’ by Burma’s Detention Policies,” VOA, 1 June 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; “Annan letter to Junta calls for Suu Kyi’s release,” Irrawaddy, 14 November 2006.

7. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006.

8. Source: “Recycled lies of Myanmar: No political prisoner says junta,” DVB, 19 September 2006.

9. Source: Data – Political Prisoners Lists, AAPP website http://www.aappb.org/data.html (last visited 14 April 2007); “Mon community calls for release of Burmese political prisoners,” IMNA, 17 July 2006; and “Situation Update of Members of Parliament in Burma”, NCGUB, 4 January 2007.

10. Source: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004.

11. Sources: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004; “What A Gag: 20 years for criticising Burma Junta’s Convention,” DVB, 16 December 2005; Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma for the Period September 28, 2005 – March 27, 2006, U.S. Department of State, 17 April 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

12. Sources: “Criminal Charges Reportedly Filed Against Loyalists of Former Myanmar Leader,” AP, 16 January 2005; “New Spy Machine Starting from Scratch,” SHAN, 17 February 2005.

13. Source: “Junta Cracking Down on Medial Informers,” Irrawaddy, 10 February 2006.

14. Sources: Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma for the Period September 28, 2005 – March 27, 2006, U.S. Department of State, 17 April 2006; Permanent Mission of the Union of Myanmar to the UN Geneva website reports on the National Convention, October to December 2006, at http://mission.itu.ch/MISSIONS/Myanmar/n-convention/n-convenindex.htm (last visited 18 February 2007).

15. Sources: Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; “KNO Condemns Kachin group for attending Convention,” Mizzima, 6 October 2006; “Ceasefire groups says it can’t trust National Convention,” Irrawaddy, 7 December 2006; “Myanmar constitutional National Convention to be completed soon,” Xinhua, 3 January 2007.

16. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

17. Source: “Ex-Burmese political prisoners absconded to Thai-Burmese border,” DVB, 4 April 2006.

18. Source: “Junta NewspAPers Attack Former student Leaders,” Irrawaddy, 27 June 2006.

19. Source: “Junta Cracking Down On Media Informers,” Irrawaddy, 10 February, 2006.

20. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

21. Sources: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

22. Source: The Situation of prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

23. Source: Ibid.

24. Sources: “Signature campaign for detained Burmese students kicks off,” DVB, 3 October 2006; “Signature campaign continues inside, outside Burma despite threats,” DVB, 4 October 2006; “Exiled Burmese nationals also support signature campaign,” DVB, 4 October 2006; “Regional NLD members continue the petition campaign,” DVB, 6 October 2006; “More than 50,000 signatures collected for Burmese students,” DVB, 6 October 2006; “Number of signatures for detained students jumps to 80,000 in Burma,” DVB, 7 October 2006; “’White Expression’ campaign begins in Burma,” DVB, 8 October 2006; “Signature campaign to extend and over 210,000 collected in Burma,” DVB, 12 October 2006; “Mid-month NLD meetings support freedom campaign in Burma,” DVB, 15 October 2006; “Burmese civil servants and artists pressured not to sign petition,” DVB, 13 October 2006; “Burmese activists in Bangkok mark Min Ko Naing’s 44th birthday,” DVB, 15 October 2006; “Nearly 300,000 signatures collected despite intimidations in Burma,” DVB, 16 October 2006; “More than 300,000 signatures collected for freedom campaign in Burma,” DVB, 18 October 2006; “88 Generation Students insist signature campaign a success,” DVB, 23 October 2006; “Myanmar Activists Urge UN to Push for Suu Kyi’s Release,” AFP, 3 November 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

25. Sources: “’White Expression’ campaign begins in Burma,” DVB, 8 October 2006; “Burma’s going white as freedom campaign intensifies,” DVB, 10 October 2006; “Magwe Division’s public give their support to freedom campaign,” DVB, 16 October 2006; “Student leader Min Ko Naing’s birthday to be marked in Rangoon,” DVB, 14 October 2006.

26. Source: “Activists detained at Shwedagon Pagoda,” Irrawaddy, 7 November 2006.

27. Sources: “Myanmar Generals Threaten Action against Political Activists,” Japan Economic Newswire, 3 November 2006; “Activists detained at Shwedagon Pagoda,” Irrawaddy, 7 November 2006.

28. Source: Myanmar: Further information on fear of torture/arbitrary detention/medical concern, AI, 25 January 2007.

29. Source: AAPP, 2005.

30. Sources: “ASEAN Delegation to Visit Burma in January,” Irrawaddy, 13 December 2005; “Rumours Spread of Political Prisoner Releases,” Mizzima, 14 December 2005.

31. Source: The Situation of prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

32. Sources: AAPP, 2005; “Asian Rights group launches webpage on jail Burmese heroine,” DVB, 30 January 2006; “Detained Burmese heroine Su Su Nway not well,” DVB, 29 April 2006; “Breaking news: Su Su Nway released today,” DVB, 6 June 2006; “Interview with Su Su Nway on her unexpected release,” DVB, 6 June 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

33. Sources: “Lawyer Jailed for Representing Dispossessed Farmers,” Irrawaddy, 1 November 2005; “New year, same behaviour: Burmese lawyer Aye Myint’s APpeal rejected,” DVB, 2 January 2006; “Appeal for detained Burmese lawyer Aye Myint rejected again,” DVB, 7 March 2006; “ILO calls for an end to forced labour in Burma,” DVB, 17 June 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; “Burmese lawyer Aye Myint released,” DVB, 9 July 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

34. Sources: “Nine People Given Lengthy Jail Terms for Contacting ILO in Rangoon,” DVB, 7 December 2005; Forced Labor in Burma: Time for Action, Altsean, 10 November 2006.

35. Sources: “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006; “UN Gambari says Aung San Suu Kyi is well,” DVB, 21 May 2006.

36. Sources: “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006; “NLD issues statement on extension of leader’s detention,” DVB, 27 May 2006; “U-Turn: Now, Burmese police chief says Suu Kyi is dangerous,” DVB, 9 June 2006.

37. Sources: “Burmese MP Than Nyein’s sentence extended again,” DVB, 18 January 2006; “Burmese political prisoner May Win Myint given extended sentence,” DVB, 8 February 2006; “NLD Tin Oo’s house arrest extended by Burma junta,” DVB, 13 February 2006.

38. Source: “A Glimpse into Burma’s Cage,” Boston Globe, 14 November 2006.

39. Source: Eight Seconds of Silence: The Death of Democracy Activists Behind Bars, AAPP, May 2006.

40. Source: Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003.

41. Source: Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003.

42. Source: Ibid.

43. See also Article 109 of the 1898 Criminal Procedure Code, which prohibits "spreading false information injurious to the state."

44. See also the Law on Formation of Associations and Organisations No. 6/88 and the People’s Assembly Law No. 3/75.

45. Source: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004.  See also the Law Amending the Law Safeguarding the State from the Danger of Destructionist Elements (State Protection Law) No. 11/91.

46. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006. 

47. Source: The Situation of prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007; Eight Seconds of Silence: The Death of Democracy Activists Behind Bars, AAPP, May 2006.

48. Source: The Situation of prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

49. Source: Eight Seconds of Silence: The Death of Democracy Activists Behind Bars, AAPP, May 2006.

50. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

51. Source: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004.

52. Source: Ibid.

53. Source: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006, AHRC, 21 December 2006.

54. Source: UN General Assembly, opened for signature on 4 February 1985.

55. Source: UN General Assembly, Adopted and Proclaimed by Resolution 45/111, 14 December 1990.

56. Source: UN General Assembly, Adopted and Proclaimed by Resolution 43/173, 9 December 1988.  See in particular Principles 4, 9, 10, 11, 15-19, 24.

57. Source: First UN Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, Adopted at Geneva, 1955; Economic and Social Council APproval by Resolutions 663C(XXIV), 31 July 1957 and 2076(LXII), 13 May 1977.

58. Source: UN General Assembly, Adopted and Proclaimed by Resolution 3452 XXX, 9 December 1975.

59. Sources: Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003; Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004; Travesties of Justice – Continued Misuse of the Legal System, AI,December 2005; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006.

60. Sources: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC,21 December 2006; Burma: The 1974 Constitution and Challenge for Burma’s Courts Vl 8 No. 20, AHRC, 15 May 2006; and Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003.  

61. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006.

63. Source: Myanmar: Further Information on Possible DisAppearance, Fear, Torture, Arbitrary Detention, AI, 18 May 2006. 

64. Source: “Burmese writer Than Win Hlaing detained beyond release date,” DVB, 11 April 2006.

65. Source: “A NLD Member attacked and detained by Burmese police,” DVB, 11 January 2006.

66. Sources: Myanmar: Possible “disAppearance”/Fear of torture/Arbitrary detention, AI, 20 January 2006; “Death sentences for two Burmese students kidnApped in India,” DVB, 14 May 2006; Myanmar: Further Information on Possible “DisAppearance”/Fear or torture/Arbitrary Detention, AI, 18 May 2006; “Rescue of Arrested Four year old fails,” South China Morning Post, 18 May 2006.

67. Sources: “Mandalay NLD member and supporters sent to prison,” DVB, 15 January 2006; “Burma NLD youth accused of human-trafficking to be sent to gulag,” DVB, 19 January 2006; “Gulag-bound: Relatives don’t know where detained NLD youth Aye Thein is,” DVB, 15 February 2006.

68. Source: “Two more NLD members arrested in Burma’s Sagaing Division,” DVB, 9 February 2006.

69. Source: Another Detained for Criticising Castor Oil Project in Burma,” DVB, 11 March, 2006.

70. Source: Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006.

71. Sources: “Burma junta’s accusations groundless as ever – opposition groups,” DVB, 21 February 2006; “Myanmar Arrests Student Group Member over 2005 Bombings,” AFP, 21 February 2006; “Regime accused of detaining, torturing activist’s family and friends”, Irrawaddy, 2 November 2006.

72. Source: “Two Shwegu NLD members sent to prison in upper Burma,” DVB, 9 February 2006.

73. Sources: “Two NLD leaders sent to jail by Burmese authorities,” DVB, 7 March 2006; “Detained Arakan NLD Chair’s APpeal Rejected,” DVB, 16 June 2006.

74. Sources: “Mater Dolorosa: Another NLD member absconds to Thai-Burmese border,” DVB, 1 July 2006; Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC,21 December 2006.

75. Source: “Burmese police detain NLD auditor Aung Thein,” DVB, 26 March 2006.

76. Sources: “Burmese students detained for writing and distributing poems,” DVB, 1 April 2006; “Burmese students from Pegu College detained for writing poem released,” DVB, 13 April 2006; “Three Burmese youths on trial for writing a poem,” DVB, 24 April 2006; “Three Burmese youths on trial for writing a poem,” DVB, 16 May 2006; “Another trial in connection with the ‘poem’ case in Lower Burma’s Pegu,” DVB, 25 May 2006; “Appeals for ‘poem’ youths from Pegu rejected by Burmese court,” DVB, 4 August 2006; “Lawyer still unable to Appeal for youths imprisoned for writing poem,” DVB, 27 July 2006; “Rangoon Court Dismisses Poets’ Appeals,” DVB, 27 November 2006.

77. Source: “Four NLD members Arrested in Arakan,” Narinjara News, 21 May 2006.

78. Source: “Bully: Another NLD member arrested at Yenanggyaung in central Burma,” DVB, 10 June 2006.

79. Sources: “Students arrested for paying homage to Burma’s national hero,” DVB, 19 July 2006; “Three students from Burma’s Monywa released,” DVB, 20 July 2006.

80. Sources: “Rangoon solo protester missing,’ DVB, 20 June 2006; “Solo protester Tun Tun released,” DVB, 21 June 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

81. Source: “Solo protestor Tun Tun rearrested in Burma,” DVB, 10 July 2006; “Defiant: Solo protestor Tun Tun released from mental asylum,” DVB, 10 August 2006.

82. Source: “Another NLD member sent to prison in Mandalay,” DVB, 3 August 2006.

83. Source: “13 Burmese Pupils Arrests for Laying Wreath for Democracy Heroes,” DVB, 7 August 2006.

84. Sources: “Burmese authorities arrest volunteers helping AIDS sufferers,” DVB, 13 August 2006; “Burma authorities arrest helpers assisting AIDS sufferers’ service,” DVB, 13 August 2006; “11 detained activists released in Rangoon,” DVB, 14 August 2006; “Criticism over Arrest of HIV Workers,” Irrawaddy, 15 August 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

85. Sources: “Lawless: Another NLD leader detained with trumped up charges,” DVB, 15 August 2006; “Court rejects APpeal of NLD member charged with manslaughter,” DVB, 22 December 2006.

86. Source: “NLD members detained at Burma’s Nattalin without evidence,” DVB, 22 September 2006.

87. Sources: “Former Student Leaders Arrested on NLD’s Birthday,” Irrawaddy, 27 September 2006; “Pinheiro calls for the release of 88 Generation Student leaders,” DVB, 28 September 2006; “88 Generation Students issue statement on the detention of leaders,” DVB, 28 September 2006; “Junta Arrests more activists,” Irrawaddy, 30 September 2006; “Myanmar: Further Information on Fear of Torture/Arbitrary Detention/Medical Concern,” AI, 2 October 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

88. Sources: “88 Generation Students issue statement on the detention of leaders,” DVB, 28 September 2006; “Detained Burmese student leaders’ families express their anxieties,” DVB, 1 October 2006; Source: “Myanmar’s Junta Arrests 6th Pro-Democracy Activists in a Week,” AP, 2 October 2006; “Activists Arrested to Prevent Unrest, Regime Says,” Irrawaddy, 3 October 2006; “Student leader Min Ko Naing’s birthday to be marked in Rangoon,” DVB, 14 October 2006.

89. Sources: “Statement on the Arrests of Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi and Ko Htay Kywe,” AAPP, 28 September 2006; “Detained Burmese student leaders’ families express their anxieties,” DVB, 1 October 2006; “Activists Arrested to Prevent Unrest, Regime Says,” Irrawaddy, 3 October 2006; “Jailed 88 Students’ Families Call for Acquittal as Remand Deadline Looms,” DVB, 15 December 2006.

90. Source: “Gone but not forgotten: Memorial service for Thet Win Aung in Rangoon,” DVB, 22 October 2006.

91. Sources: “Mater dolorosa: Student leader Htay Kywe’s mother hospitalised,” DVB, 13 October 2006; “Htay Kwe’s mother discharged from clinic by pressure from authority,” DVB, 15 October 2006.

92. Source: “Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Htay Kywe, Min Zeya, Pyone Cho Being Questioned, Preventive Action Taken against Unrest, Sabotage,” New Light of Myanmar, 3 October 2006.

93. Sources: “Lame excuse & old lies: Burma junta admits detention of student leaders”, DVB, 3 October 2006; “Activists Arrested to Prevent Unrest, Regime Says,” Irrawaddy, 3 October 2006.

94. Source: “Old trick: Burma junta claims students arrested for correspondence with exiled students,” DVB, 5 October 2006.

95. Source: “Burma junta making preparations to vilify detained student leaders,” DVB, 19 October 2006.

96. Source: “Burma junta tries to link youth brawl with student leaders,” DVB, 29 October 2006.

97. Source: “Burma Junta prepares to Charge Student Leaders under Emergency Act,” DVB, 10 November 2006; “Activists’ Detention Extended,” Irrawaddy, 21 November 2006.

98. Source: Myanmar: Further information on fear of torture/arbitrary detention/medical concern, AI,25 January 2007.

99. Sources: “Burma AAPP takes up Aye Myint’s case with UN representative,” DVB, 16 October 2006; Myanmar Crackdown Defies International Pressure,” AFP, 3 October 2006; “Two activists given long prison terms,” Irrawaddy, 14 November 2006.

100. Sources: “Burma NLD youth arrested of taking part in signature campaign,” DVB, 10 October 2006; “NLD youths deliberately arrested for political action – police officer,” DVB, 11 October 2006. “Lawless: Three years for Win Ko for leading signature campaign,” DVB, 19 October 2006; “Burma Pro-democracy Activist Sentenced to Three years,” Irrawaddy, 20 October 2006; “Myanmar Pro-democracy activist Sentenced to three years in prison,” AP, 20 October 2006; “NLD member Win Ko transferred to Paungde Jail,” DVB, 20 October 2006; “Student sentenced to three years in Prison for Petition Drive,” Narinjara News, 21 October 2006; “Lawyer not allowed to see Win Ko,” DVB, 26 October 2006.

101. Sources: “Two activists given long prison terms,” Irrawaddy, 14 November 2006; “Two Organisers of Burma Signature Campaign Said to get 14 year jail Terms,” DVB, 14 November 2006; Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC,21 December 2006.

102. Source: “Heartbreak: Political prisoner’s mother dies,” DVB, 24 October 2006.

103. Source: “Labour Activist Detained in Myanmar,” AFP, 2 November 2006.

104. Source: “Activists detained at Shwedagon Pagoda,” Irrawaddy, 7 November 2006.

105. Source: “Burma Arrests Activists, Denies Protest,” Deutsche Press-Agentur, 11 December 2006.

107. Source: Forced Labour, Extortion and Abuses in Papun District, KHRG,29 July 2006.

108. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006.

109. Source: Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003.

110. Source: Myanmar: Travesties of Justice – Continued Misuse of the legal system, AI,12 December 2005; “SPDC Authorities Arrest Rohingyas in Sittwe,” Kaladan News, 2 January 2006; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006.

111. Source: “Couple Arrested by Nasaka,” Kaladan News, 19 December 2006.

112. Source: “Mother jailed for Daughter’s Marriage,” Kaladan News, 4 November 2006.

113. Source: “SPDC Authorities Arrest Rohingyas in Sittwe,” Kaladan News, 2 January 2006.

114. Source: “Two Night Sentries Fined by Nasaka in Arakan State,” Kaladan News, 16 February 2006.

115. Source: “Army extorts Money from a Rohingya Youth,” Kaladan News, 28 February 2006.

116. Source: “Villager Sentenced to Jail for Not Having Village out Pass,” Kaladan News, 23 September 2006.

117. Sources: “Man in Possession of Mobile Phone Arrested in Maungdaw,” Narinjara News, 12 May 2006; “Two Police Officers Suspended after Prisoner escAPes,” Narinjara News, 21 May 2006.

118. Source: “Army arrests and tortures schoolteacher,” Kaladan News, 4 June 2006.

119. Source: “Three years in jail for Couple in Love,” Kaladan News, 9 August 2006.

120. Source: AAPP, 2006.

121. Source: “Teachers, Students arrested in Arakan,” Narinjara News, 19 July 2006.

122. Source: “70 Arrested in Maungdaw Raid,” Narinjara News, 21 July 2006.

123. Source: “Man Arrested in Arakan for Holding Bangladesh Mobile,” Narinjara News, 27 July 2006.

124. Source: “Twenty two Rohingyas Detained in Maungdaw Jail,” Kaladan News, 19 August 2006.

125. Source: “Fifteen Rhohngyas Held in Arakan,” Kaladan News, 29 August 2006.

126. Source: “Villager Sentenced to Jail for Not Having Village out Pass,” Kaladan News, 23 September 2006.

127. Source: “Suspects Die in Police Interrogation,” Narinjara News, 30 September 2006.

128. Source: “14 Villagers Arrested for Beating Cow-Stealing Soldier,” Narinjara News, 5 October 2006.

129. Source: “Madrasa Principal Sentenced to Two years in Jail,” Kaladan News, 2 November 2006.

130. Source: “Mother jailed for Daughter’s Marriage,” Kaladan News, 4 November 2006.

131. Source: “Couple Arrested by Nasaka,” Kaladan News, 19 December 2006.

132. Source: “Two Chin People Arrested for Connection to Insurgent Group,” Narinjara News, 22 December 2006.

133. Source: “Two high school students arbitrarily detained for suspected ties to Rebels,” Rhodedendron News, CHRO, January-February 2006.

134. Source: “Two month old child and wife of village headman arrested,” Khonumthung, 15 July 2006.

135. Source: “Underground man arrested in Paletwa,” Narinjara News, 14 June 2006.

136. Source: “Burmese soldiers arrested 3 Naga Women with livestock,” Mizzima, 17 August 2006.

137. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 52/06,” KNU, 14 February 2007.

138. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 40/06,” KNU, 12 February 2007.

139. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 10/06,” KNU, 12 April 2006.

140. Source: Forced Relocation, Restrictions and Abuses in Nyaunglebin District, KHRG, 10 July 2006.

141. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 17/06,” KNU, 27 August 2006.

142. Source: Forced Relocation, Restrictions and Abuses in Nyaunglebin District, KHRG, 10 July 2006.

143. Source: Ibid.

144. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 19/06,” KNU, 28 August 2006.

145. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 31/06,” KNU, June 2006.

146. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 33/06. KNU, 12 February 2007.

147. Source: SPDC Human Rights Abuses in MoneTownship, FTUK, received by HRDU on 27 November 2006.

148. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 40/06,” KNU, 12 February 2007.

149. Source: SPDC Human Rights Abuses in MoneTownship, FTUK, received by HRDU on 27 November 2006.

150. Source: Ibid.

151. Source: Ibid.

152. Source: Forced Labour, Extortion and Abuses in Papun District, KHRG,29 July 2006.

153. Source: Abuses in SPDC-Controlled Areas of Papun District, KHRG, 29 April 2006.

154. Source: “KNU Press release No. 52/06,” KNU, 14 February 2007.

155. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 29/06,” KNU, June 2006.

156. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 35/06,” KNU, 12 February 2007.

157. Source: Ibid.

158. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 38/06,” KNU, 12 February 2007.

159. Source: Ibid.

160. Source: “KNU Press release No. 7/06,” KNU, 13 March 2006.

161. Source: KNU Burmese military launches fresh attacks on Karens, Mizzima, 22 February 2006.

162. Source: “KNU Press release No. 8/06,” KNU, 13 March 2006.

163. Source: Ibid.

164. Source: “KNU Press release No. 16/06,” KNU, 27 August 2006.

165. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 28/06,” KNU, June 2006.

166. Source: Bullets and Bulldozers: the SPDC offensive continues in Toungoo District, KHRG, 19 February 2007.

167. Source: Ibid.

168. Source: Ibid.

169. Source: “KNU Press Release No. 50/06,” KNU, 12 February 2007.

170. Source: Ibid.

171. Source: “FBR Report: Karenni FBR Relief Team Reports” FBR, 3 October 2006.

172. Source: Ibid.

173. Source: Ibid.

174. Source: Ibid.

175. Source: “Pregnant Women Tortured in Jails,” Kantarawaddy Times, 6 June 2006.

176. Source: “Five Karen Nationals Arrested in Karenni State, Burma,” DVB, 22 June 2006.

177. Source: “Military Accuses NMSP Member of Involvement in Gas Pipeline Explosion,” IMNA, 30 May 2006.

178. Source: “Serious Human Rights Violation Persist in Southern Ye Township,” The Mon Forum, HURFOM, November 2006.

179. Source: “Serious Human Rights Violation Persist in Southern Ye Township,” The Mon Forum, HURFOM, November 2006.

180. Sources: “Urgent Release: By the Human Rights Foundation of Monland – Burma on Massive Arbitrary Arrest and Torturing in Southern Part of Ye Township”, The Mon Forum, HURFOM, November 2006; “Khaw-Zar Villagers Forced to Pay for Release,” IMNA, 18 December 2006.

181. Source: “Six Karen Villagers sent to remote Khamti Jail in Northern Burma,” DVB, 10 July 2006.

182. Source: “KNU Press Release No.  36/06,” KNU, 12 February 2007.

183. Sources: Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; “The big chase” SHAN, 3 January 2006; “Shan fighters surrender to Burmese military authorities,” DVB, 2 January 2006; “24 Shan fighters sentenced to death by Burmese court,” DVB, 10 March 2006.

184. Source: “Kachin Officer detained by Burmese Authorities for a Night,” DVB, 12 January 2006.

185. Source: “Arrest, Detention, Beating and Disappearance in Kun-Hing,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

186. Source: “Arrest, Detention and Extortion in Kaeng-Tung,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

187. Source: “Christian evangelists detained by Wa,” SHAN, 11 May 2006.

188. Source: SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF,November 2006.

189. Source: “Arrest, Detention, Severe Beating, Torture and Disappearance of Villagers, in Murng-Sai,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

190. Source: “Arrest, Robbery and Disappearance in Murng-Pan,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, December 2006.

191. Source: “Arrest, Detention, Forced Relocation and Extortion in Mawk-Mai,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

192. Source: “Arrest, Detention and Severe Beating in Larng-Khur,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

193. Source: “Arrest, Detention and Extortion in Murng-Ton,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

194. Source: “Arrest, Detention, Severe Beating and Torture of Villages, 2 Died of the Beating, and Forced Labour, in Kun-Hing,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

195. Source: Ibid.

196. Source: “Arrest, Detention, Forced Relocation and Extortion in Mawk-Mai,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

197. Source: “Arrest, Detention and Robbery in Murng-Nai,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, November 2006.

198. Source: “Arrest, Torture, Killing and Disappearance, in Kun-Hing,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, January 2007.

199. Source: “Arrest, Detention and Extortion, In Ta-Khi-Laek,” SHRF Monthly Report, SHRF, January 2007.

200. Sources: “SPDC Detained Jone Ja Villger in Accusation of Cultivation of Poppy Farm” Yoma 3, 25 September 2006; “Naw Yreang Villagers Were Detained in Accusation of Cultivation Poppy Farm”, PYNG, 2006.

  201. Source: “In Suspicion of Drug Dealers” PYNG, 12 November 2006.

202. Source: “Anti-rebel Group Beaten and Arrested 2 Nong Aing Villagers” PYNG, 6 July 2006.

203. Source: “Human Rights Situation Declining in Burma, says Report,” Irrawaddy, 17 January 2006.

204. Source: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC,21 December 2006.

205. Source: Ibid.

206. Sources: “Nine People Given Lengthy Jail Terms for Contacting ILO in Rangoon,” DVB, 7 December 2005; Forced Labor in Burma: Time for Action, Altsean, 10 November 2006.

207. Source: “Ponna Gyunt Authorities Order Crack Down On Media Informers,” Narinjara News, 20 February 2006.

208. Source: “Ex-teacher Jailed for Reporting Bad water Supply System in Central Burma,” DVB, 3 January 2006.

209. Source: “Burmese authorities arrest people secretly photographing new capital,” DVB, 16 January 2006.

210. Source: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC,21 December 2006.

211. Source: “Military junta launches manhunt for informants of international news media,” RSF, 9 February, 2006.

212. Source: “Christian arrested and detained for writing to Burma junta chief,” DVB, 13 March 2006; “Burmese Christian Yeh Zaw transferred to Pa-an Prison,” DVB, 20 March 2006.

213. Source: “Burmese military arrest 41 over anti-Muslim riots,” Mizzima, 28 February 2006.

214. Source: “Another detained for criticising castor oil project in Burma,” DVB, 11 March 2006.

215. Source: “Lawless Burma: Police beat up and detain innocent civilians at Daik-U,” DVB, 29 March 2006.

216. Sources: “Burmese journalists get Three Years in prison for Pyinmana Footage,” Mizzima, 31 March 2006; “APpeal for two Burmese journalists to be lodged,” DVB, 1 April 2006’ “Court upholds Three year sentences for Journalists who PhotogrAPhed New Capital,” Reporteurs Sans Frontieres, 28 June 2006.

217. Sources: “Serial killers: Another Burmese youth died in the hand of police,” DVB, 31 March 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC, 21 December 2006.

218. Sources: Burma: The 1974 Constitution and Challenge for Burma’s Courts, Vl8 No.20, AHRC,15 May 2006; Source: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC,21 December 2006.

219. Source: “23 people arrested for ‘religious’ dispute in Burma’s Arakan State,” DVB, 14 April 2006.

220. Source: “Burmese Police Launch Interrogations over Rangoon blasts,” Mizzima, 30 April 2006.

221. Source: “Detained Farmer who Reported Corruption to SPDC Chairman Released,” DVB, 21 August 2006.

222. Source: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC, 21 December 2006.

223. Source: Ibid.

224. Source: “Another Person Missing in Burmese Police Detention,” DVB, 10 July 2006.

225. Source: “Prison term extended for 52 year old woman,” Khonumthung, 12 October 2006.

226. Source: “Ex-Burmese Army Sergeant stages Solo Protest in Rangoon,” DVB, 16 July 2006.

227. Source: Burma: The Human Rights Situation in 2006: The myth of state stability & a system of justice, AHRC, 21 December 2006.

228. Source: “Myanmar Detains over 1,500 jobless wanderers in August,” Xinhua, 15 September 2006.

229. Sources: “Detained Burmese Rice Merchants Still Not Released,” DVB, 5 August 2006; “Burmese Rice Traders were detained and pressured, insist Traders,” DVB, 23 August 2006.

230. Source: “Arakanese businessmen face long imprisonment,” Narinjara News, 17 August 2006.

231. Source: “VPDC Chairman got 6 months Imprisonment for Failing to attend the Meeting,” Rhododendron News, CHRO, September-October 2006.

232. Source: “Burmese Authorities Arresting Tomato Sellers in Mandalay,” DVB, 18 September 2006.

233. Source: “Around 30 students are still detained at Myingyan,” DVB, 24 September 2006.

234. Source: “Junta Says NLD ‘Meddling in Judicial Affairs,” Irrawaddy, 13 November 2006.

235. Source: “Farmer Jailed for False Claim against Officials,” DVB, 29 December 2006.

236. Source: “Famous astrologer reportedly detained for predicting the end of Burma junta,” DVB, 10 October 2006.

237. Source: “Irrawaddy Residents Jailed after Corruption Complaints,” DVB, 21 November, 2006.

238. Sources: “Burmese Army arrests Iindian loggers,” Khonumthung News, 24 May 2006; “21 Kukis in custody of Myanmarese Army,” Hindustan Times, 30 May 2006.

239. Source: “Burmese Army Detains 52 woodcutters,” Kaladan News, 2 June 2006.

240. Source: “Nasaka Abducts 3 Bangladeshis for Ransom,” Narinjara News, 17 August 2006.

241. Source: “Burma Security Force Abducted 30 Bangladesh Citizens,” Narinjara News, 11 October 2006.

242. Source: “Three Bangladeshi Prisoners Die in Burma,” Narinjara News, 29 December 2006.

243. Source: “Nasaka seizes Bangladeshi Fishing Boat and Crew,” Kaladan News, 31 December 2006.

244. Source: Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar Report of the Special Rapporteur, UN General Assembly, Sixtieth Session, Agenda Item 73(c), 12 August 2005.

245. Source: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004.

246. Source: “Detained NLD MP Than Nyein not allowed to receive medical treatment,” DVB, 23 May 2006.

247. Sources: “Burmese MP Than Nyein’s sentence extended again,” DVB, 18 January 2006; “Detained NLD MP Than Nyein not allowed to receive medical treatment,” DVB, 23 May 2006.

248. Source: “Burmese political prisoner May Win Myint given extended sentence,” DVB, 8 February 2006.

249. Sources: “Mending Aung San Suu Kyi’s fence alone doesn’t guarantee her safety,” DVB, 1 February 2006; “NLD Tin Oo’s house arrest extended by Burma junta,” DVB, 13 February 2006.

250. Sources: “Detained NLD leader Tin Oo allowed to view a dead relative,” DVB, 10 March 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

251. Sources: “Mending Aung San Suu Kyi’s fence alone doesn’t guarantee her safety,” DVB, 1 February 2006; “Burma NLD concerned for Aung San Suu Kyi’s health, security,” DVB, 7 April 2006; “NLD issues statement on extension of leader’s detention,” DVB, 27 May 2006; “NLD to lodge APpeal over extension of leader’s house arrest,” DVB, 29 May 2006; “U-Turn: Now, Burmese police chief says Suu Kyi is dangerous,” DVB, 9 June 2006; “Myanmar says release of Aung San Suu Kyi ‘dangerous’,” AFP, 5 July 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

252. Source: “NLD youth leader Nyunt Aung’s sentence extended and transferred,” DVB, 20 February 2006.

253. Sources: “Burmese authorities prepare to increase sentence on detained NLD leader,” DVB, 15 February 2006; “Burmese authorities extend jail term of two NLD members,” DVB, 17 May 2006.

255. Source: “The State will not feed prisoners anymore – Burmese prison staff,” DVB, 29 June 2006.

256. Source: The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

257. Source: “Prisoners being bullied at Rangoon Insein Jail,” DVB, 4 March 2006.

258. Source: The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

259. Source: The Darkness we see: Torture in Burma’s Interrogation Centers and Prisons, AAPP,December 2005; The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007; “Prisoners being bullied at Rangoon Insein Jail,” DVB, 4 March 2006.

260. Source: Forced Relocation, Restrictions and Abuses in Nyaunglebin District, KHRG, 10 July 2006.

261. Source: The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

262. Sources: AAPP,2004; Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004; “Journalists demand the release of Burmese prisoner Win Tin,” DVB, 10 March 2006; “Burmese prisoner than Win Hlaing barred from reading,” DVB, 20 March 2006; “Burmese writer Than Win Hlaing detained beyond release date,” DVB, 11 April 2006.

263. Sources: The Darkness we see: Torture in Burma’s Interrogation Centers and Prisons, AAPP,December 2005; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006; “Report on the True Conditions Inside Burmese Prisons,” AAPP, 7 November 2006.

264.  Source: The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

265. Sources: “Prisoners die from cholera outbreak at Sittwe in west Burma,” DVB, 16 January 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006.

266. Source: “The confession of a jail warder of Burma’s Tharawaddy Jail – 1,” DVB, 30 May 2006.

267. Source: “Stomach Disease Outbreak in Rangoon Insein Jail,” DVB, 23 June 2006.

268. Source: “More Burmese Prisoners Die of HIV/AIDS,” DVB, 15 March 2006.

269. Source: “Burmese prisoners at Tharawaddy Jail endure contagious diseases,” DVB, 19 August 2006.

270. Source: “Severe weather causes Burmese prisoners illness,” DVB, 15 July 2006.

271. Source: “Report on the True Conditions inside Burmese Prisons,” AAPP, 7 November 2006.

272. Sources: Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003; Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004; Burma Country Report on Human Rights Practices-2004, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, U.S. Department of State, 28 February 2005; The Darkness we see: Torture in Burma’s Interrogation Centers and Prisons, AAPP,December 2005; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006; “Medicines Run Out in Burma’s Prisons,” Irrawaddy, 4 May 2006; “Report on the True Conditions Inside Burmese Prisons,” AAPP, 7 November 2006; “Critics Slam Junta for ICRC Ban,” Irrawaddy, 28 November 2006.

273. Source: “Treatments of political prisoners in Burma,” DVB, 26 August 2006.

274. Source: The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

275. Sources: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004; “Medicines Run Out in Burma’s Prisons,” Irrawaddy, 4 May 2006; Myanmar: Justice on Trial, AI,30 July 2003; “Eight Seconds of Silence’ New Report details Deaths of 127 Burmese Democracy Activists in Custody; AAPP calls for UN Security Council Action in Burma,” AAPP, 23 May 2006.

276. Sources: Facing Political Imprisonment: Prisoners of Concern to Amnesty International, AI,1 December 2004; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the UN Commission on Human Rights, Sixty second session, Agenda Item 9, 7 February 2006; “Burma Rights Situation Worsening: Pinheiro,” Mizzima, 23 February 2006; Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006.

277. Source: The Situation of the Prisons in Burma as of 2006, AAPP, 31 January 2007.

278. Source: “Ex-Political Prisoners in Exile Unite to Expose Myanmar Gulag,” AP, 24 February 2006.

279. Source: “Ex-Inmates Describe Torture in Burma: Two who Challenged Junta Still Pressing for Change,” Washington Post, 3 January 2006.

280. Source: “Prisoners beaten up and killed in Burma’s Kalemyo Prison,” DVB, 28 January 2006.

281. Source: “Interview with Su Su Nway on her relase – Part 2,” DVB, 7 June 2006.

282. Source: Forced Relocation, Restrictions and Abuses in Nyaunglebin District, KHRG, 10 July 2006.

283. Source: “Two Political Prisoners Beaten over Hunger Strike,” DVB, 13 December 2006; Burma Country Report on Human Rights Practices-2006, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, U.S. Department of State, 6 March 2007.

284. Sources: Burma Briefing: Issues and Concerns, Vl.3, Altsean, July 2006; “Three Political Prisoners Harshly Beaten again by Criminals in Insein Prison,” AAPP, 11 January 2006; “Criminals attack Three Political Prisoners in Insein Prison,” Narinjara News, 12 January 2006.

285. Source: “Political prisoner fear for their safety at Pa-an Prison,” DVB, 18 March 2006.

286. Source: Myanmar, The Administration of Justice – Grave and Abiding Concerns, AI, 1 April 2004; “Burma’s prison conditions Deteriorating: Welfare Group,” Mizzima, 13 January 2006; “Burma Rights Situation Worsening: Pinheiro,” Mizzima, 23 February 2006; “Suspension of ICRC Visits Shows Increased Control Exerted by USDA,” AAPP, 7 March 2006; “Medicines Run Out in Burma’s Prisons,” Irrawaddy, 4 May 2006; “Critics Slam Junta for ICRC Ban,” Irrawaddy, 28 November 2006.

287. Source: “Drug stores inside Rangoon Insein Jail closed,” DVB, 11 August 2006.

288. Source: “KNU prisoner Ticky Thet released by Burma junta,” DVB, 20 September 2006.

289. Source: “Another Karen jailbird released by Burma junta,” DVB, 18 October 2006.

290. Sources: “Relief Agency Wants to Go Alone,” Irrawaddy, 21 December 2005; “AAPP denounced Burma junta’s attempt to ‘control’ the ICRC,” DVB, 7 March 2006; “Medicines Run Out in Burma’s Prisons,” Irrawaddy, 4 May 2006; “Medicines running out in Burmese prisons,” DVB, 8 May 2006; “Confession of a warder in Burma’s Tharawaddy Jail: Thwarting the ICRC and fleecing the inmates,” DVB, 29 May 2006; “AI issues statement on the death of Thet Win Aung in Burma,” DVB, 17 October 2006; “Critics Slam Junta for ICRC Ban,” Irrawaddy, 28 November 2006; “Myanmar Denies closing down of ICRC Offices,” Xinhua, 29 November 2006; “Myanmar Denies Ordering Permanent Closure of Red Cross Offices,” Japan Economic Newswire, 30 November 2006; “ICRC to Reopen Field Offices,” DVB, 14 December 2006.

291. Sources: “Confession of a warder in Burma’s Tharawaddy Jail: Thwarting the ICRC and fleecing the inmates,” DVB, 29 May 2006; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006; “Propaganda: USDA members rally Burmese prisoners’ families,” DVB, 8 November 2006.

292. Sources: “Report on the True Conditions inside Burmese Prisons,” AAPP, 7 November 2006; “Propaganda: USDA members rally Burmese prisoners’ families,” DVB, 8 November 2006; “Pro-Junta Social Group Claims Improvements in Burma’s Prisons,” Irrawaddy, 21 November 2006.

293. Source: AAPP, 2006.

294. Source: Women Political Prisoners in Burma, BWU and AAPP,September 2004.

295. Sources: Burma: A Land where Buddhist Monks are Disrobed and Detained in Dungeons, AAPP,November 2004; AAPP, 2006.

296. Source: “Mon community calls for release of Burmese political prisoners,” IMNA, 17 July 2006.

297. Source: “Burmese political prisoner Than Win Hlaing not well,” DVB, 16 January 2006; “Burmese political prisoner Than Win Hlaing seriously ill,” DVB, 25 January 2006; “Health of Political Prisoner Deteriorates in Burmese Jail,” Narinjara News, 26 January 2006; “Burmese prisoner Than Win Hlaing’s condition deteriorates,” DVB, 13 June 2006

298. Sources: “Burma Taunggyi MP Kyaw Khin’s Eye Condition Deteriorate,” DVB, 17 January 2006; “Burmese prisoner Kyaw Khin in a critical state,” DVB, 9 March 2006.

299. Sources: “Two Burmese political prisoners, Saw Win and Aye Aung serious ill,” DVB, 19 January 2006; “Political prisoners not allowed to receive medical treatments,” DVB, 26 March 2006; “Burmese prisoners not well,” DVB, 7 April 2006; “Burmese prisoners not well,” DVB, 7 April 2006; “Political prisoner Saw Win’s condition continues to deteriorate,” DVB, 29 June 2006.

300. Sources: “Political Prisoner Tun Lin Kyaw is Seriously Ill,” DVB, 6 February 2006; “Detained solo protester Tun Lin Kyaw suffers severe TB,” DVB, 16 March 2006.

301. Source: “NLD Tin Oo’s house arrest extended by Burma junta,” DVB, 13 February 2006.

302. Sources: “Burmese political prisoner Zaw Myint Maung ill,” DVB, 17 February 2006; “Goodwill: Burmese prisoner Zaw Mying Maung given medical check-up,” DVB, 28 Febeuary 2006.

303. Sources: “Journalists demand the release of Burmese prisoner Win Tin,” DVB, 10 March 2006; “Burmese journalist Win Tin is 76 but no freedom yet”, DVB, 11 March 2006; “UNESCO calls for Burmese journalist Win Tin’s release,” DVB, 22 March 2006; “Burma’s Win Tin is going to be 17 years in jail on 4 July,” DVB, 2 July 2006; Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Report of the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Sixty first session, Agenda Item 67(c), 21 September 2006; “Situation Update of Members of Parliament in Burma”, NCGUB, 4 January 2007.

304. Sources: “Detained Rangoon MP Dr Than Nyein not well,” DVB, 16 March 2006; “Detained NLD MP Than Nyein not allowed to receive medical treatment,” DVB, 23 May 2006; “NLD MP Than Nyein is not well in jail,” DVB, 6 July 2006; “Dr Than Nyein is ill in Burma’s Prome Jail,” DVB, 22 October 2006.

305. Source: “Burmese prisoners not well,” DVB, 7 April 2006.

306. Source: “Burmese political prisoner May Win Myint given extended sentence,” DVB, 8 February 2006; “Situation Update of Members of Parliament in Burma”, NCGUB, 4 January 2007.

307. Source: “Political prisoner Thet Oo not well in Insein jail,” DVB, 21 May 2006.

308. Sources: “Burma NLD concerned for Aung San Suu Kyi’s health, security,” DVB, 7 April 2006; “UN Gambari says Aung San Suu Kyi is well,” DVB, 21 May 2006; “Aung San Suu Kyi Reportedly Hospitalized,” DVB, 10 June 2006; “Suu Kyi Hospitalized with Severe Diarrhea,” Irrawaddy, 10 June 2006; “Aung San Suu Kyi’s health,” DVB, 11 June 2006; “Aung San Suu Kyi Reported in Good Condition,” AFP, 13 June 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

309. Sources: “Aung San Suu Kyi’s Doctor Wants her to Receive Ultrasound,” AFP, 2 November 2006; “NLD Call for Precise Statement on Leader’s Health, DVB, 7 November 2006; “UN Envoy Confirmed Suu Kyi's Good Health,” Narinjara News, 13 November 2006; “Doctor Confirmed Suu Kyi in Good Health,” Narinjara News, 17 November 2006; “Myanmar Junta says Suu Kyi in Good Heatth, has access to Doctors,” AP, 30 November 2006; “2006 Year-end Review,” Irrawaddy, December 2006.

310. Sources: “NLD Kyaw San’s APpeal rejected by Burma’s high court,” DVB, 11 April 2006; “Burmese political prisoners’ health conditions,” DVB, 4 July 2006; “Situation Update of Members of Parliament in Burma”, NCGUB, 4 January 2007.