351 Inmates Relocated from Sittwe Prison Arrive at Pathein Prison

Lu Htet Naing, Narinjara News, 12 October 2024

A total of 351 inmates, including politicians, who were relocated from Sittwe Prison by navy vessels, have arrived at Pathein Prison in the Ayeyarwady Region.

On October 12, the Political Prisoners Network - Myanmar (PPNM) issued a statement revealing that the inmates reached Pathein Prison on the evening of October 10.

PPNM reported that the inmates are facing significant difficulties with food and living conditions and urged those who wish to help to make donations through their organization.

"The public can assist through the Political Prisoners Network - Myanmar (PPNM), ensuring that their donations are used effectively and without any loss of funds," the statement said.

In response to a critical military and security situation, the junta relocated more than 600 inmates from Sittwe Prison on October 7 and 8 using navy vessels through the Sittwe BXT port.

Support for political prisoners, female prisoners, LGBT+ people, and minors is desperately needed, according to the Political Prisoners Network - Myanmar (PPNM).

The statement read, "People can help politically imprisoned individuals who were wrongfully jailed, female prisoners, LGBT+ people, and underage youth by putting the slogan 'We Are We' into action."

Pathein Prison received some of the inmates transferred from Sittwe Prison, while Insein Prison in Yangon received others.