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Myanmar Junta Jails Ex-Dictator Than Shwe’s Son-In-Law for 3 Years (www.irrawaddy.com)

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Dr. Nay Soe Maung, the son-in-law of former military dictator Than Shwe, has been handed three years in jail for alleged sedition nearly three months after being detained and tried at a junta court in Mandalay’s Obo Prison.

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[–] RandAlThor 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Than Shwe is the mentor to current dictator Min Aung Hlaing. It demonstrates the insecurity MAL feels about his position and dissent within military ranks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Nobody is more dangerous then a "friend" with no limits and fear in their heart.