21 political prisoners were sentenced, including two monks sentenced for politically motivated charges.

Political prisoners continue to suffer the consequences of inhumane living conditions. At least141 political prisoners are in poor health due to the harshprison conditions, transfers to remote prisons where there are no doctors, and the denial of proper medical care.

During the month of September, there was an increase in election related arrests, including the 11 students who were arrested for anti-election campaigning and one monk was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in anti-election campaigns. Seven political prisoners (ABSDF members), imprisoned since 2008, had their sentences extended by 20 years.12 labour activist were sentenced, two with sentences over twenty years long.

Imprisoned Shan leader Khun Htun Oo is reportedly suffering from multiple health problems, generated by the conditions of his detention and the refusal of the prison authorities to provide him with adequate health care. The SPDC made two announcements, towards the end of the month, in regards to Daw Aung Suu Syi, firstly that she would be allowed to vote in the election and secondly that she would be released after the election on 13 November.