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Myanmar: 17 political prisoners have died in 2025 due to lack of medical care

At least 17 political prisoners have died in Myanmar prisons so far in 2025 due to being denied proper medical treatment, according to the Political Prisoners Network-Myanmar (PPNM).

Source: Mizzima (29/07/2025)