Since the military seized power from February 1 to date, nearly 700 people were arrested, sentenced to prison, and filed for lawsuit according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP).

From February 1 to February 22, 684 people were arrested, 4 were sentenced to prison and 34 were charged with lawsuits while 47 were released. On the February 22 Nay Pyi Taw protest, more than 100 peaceful protestors were arrested by the military and in Myawaddy, a civilian was arrested by the police.

Those arrested were President Win Myint, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, political activists, Union Election Commission members, ministers and deputy ministers of States and Region and government staff participating in the CDM campaign.Protests have been held in Myanmar since the military seized power.