Political Prisoner Cases
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There are thousands of political prisoners in jail in Burma. The military continues to arrest and imprison activists, journalists, lawyers, community leaders and civilians, anyone who stands up against the military coup.
Please write to Burma’s political prisoners, telling them their struggle has not been forgotten.
We know that letters can get through to political prisoners, and that it makes a real difference to them when they receive a letter. It lets them know that they haven’t been forgotten, that people are working for their release, and that there is hope. Addresses for each political prisoner are provided.
Letter writing tips:
- Letters can be as long or as short as you like. Even a half page letter or short note is better than no letter at all!
- Tell them a little bit about yourself, your family, what you do.
- Tell them how you found out about their case.
- Say something about why you care and are taking the time to write this letter.
- Be encouraging, let them know that you and others will never give up campaigning for their release.
- If you have written to political prisoners before and they have been released, write about it. It will give them hope.
- Include an email address if you have one. When they are released they may be able to contact you.