Five political prisoners were rearrested at the gate of Thayarwaddy Prison in Bago Region immediately after completing their sentences, and authorities are preparing to charge them under terrorism-related laws, according to the Myanmar Political Prisoners Network (PPNM). On 1 October, Thayarwaddy Prison released 30 inmates, 16 political prisoners and 14 other prisoners following the completion of their prison terms. While one of the six was later released, the remaining five were returned to Thayarwaddy Prison. “This shows the severity of the military’s repression in Myanmar and demonstrates that political prisoners are being intentionally targeted. Since 2023, the military has systematically rearrested former political prisoners, according to PPNM.