Myanmar junta sentences Suu Kyi aide, U Win Htein to 20 yrs for treason: lawyer

Civilian leader Aung Suu Kyi's aide, U Win Htein was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment on treason charges by Myanar's military junta.

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Myanmar's military junta sentenced a close aide of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 20 years in prison for treason on Friday, his lawyer said.

"U Win Htein was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment under section 124a by a special court," lawyer Myint Thwin told AFP, adding that they would appeal.
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