By looking at the death tolls, the targeted victims who were shot, and the body parts that were shot using lethal forces during the violent crackdowns, it can be assessed whether the security forces were in compliance with the internationally agreed rules and regulations in dealing with protestors.  These are important data that can be explored from a human rights approach and a transitional justice perspective. 

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) has recorded data related to those arrested in connection with the protests that followed the military coup; number and cause of death; how the security personnel have dealt with mass protests; and reports on violations of human rights and dignity. Daily logs are also available on the AAPP website and Facebook pages. Information can also be sent to AAPP for those who are not yet on the list.

After the February coup, the newly formed State Administration Council (SAC) amended laws at will, just as the previous regimes, to repress political activism and people’s demands. The SAC’s arbitrary amendments include the suspension of laws protecting civil rights and changing definition of criminal acts and their penalties. The amendments were followed by violent crackdowns on peaceful demonstrations and mass arrests that have continued since the coup until present. The arbitrary arrests were accompanied by numerous violations of human rights and abuses of human dignity by SAC’s security forces. Videos shot by the people clearly document these atorcities. Although the SAC has released some of the detainees, nearly 3,000 people face criminal charges. Many arrests were without adequate reason. At present, the SAC has not disclosed the whereabouts of some remaining detainees. Thus, for those unjustly arrested and those who have become victims of human rights and human dignity violations, legal struggles are critical matters.