Than Nyein
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Than Nyein (politician)
)Than Nyein | |
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1962 Rangoon University Protests, 8888 Uprising | |
| Spouse | Khin Aye |
| Children | Kyaw Thu Nyein, Aung Thu Nyein, Sithu Nyein, Yin Thu Nyein, Khin Thuzar Nyein |
Than Nyein (Burmese: သန်းငြိမ်း; 5 August 1937 – 21 May 2014) was a Burmese politician and physician. He was one of the founders of the National Democratic Force (NDF) party, after working for the National League for Democracy (NLD) since its inception in 1988.
Early life and career
Than Nyein was born in Khanaung east village,
British Burma on 5 August 1937.[1]
He graduated from
Ministry of Health as a leader in the leprosy prevention group and as a township medical officer. He also served for the United Nations in Sri Lanka from 1984 to 1986.[2]
Political imprisonment
He was forced to retire from government posts for his involvement in the
Mayangone Township in Yangon. His medical licence was revoked and sentenced to 7 years in prison for participating in youth organization activities in October 1997.[3] He was released in 2008 after his prison term was repeatedly extended by the military regime.[4]
Political career
He joined the National League for Democracy since its founding of the party. He was elected as a 2010 elections.[6]
He, together with
Hluttaw members in the 2010 election.[7]
He was the brother-in-law of Khin Nyunt, then chief of military intelligence and Prime Minister of Myanmar from 2003 to 2004.
Death
He died of liver cancer at the age of 76 at Pinlon Hospital of Yangon on 21 May 2014.[8]
References
- ^ "Case Information: Than Nyein". www7.nationalacademies.org. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ^ "NDF Founder Dies of Liver Cancer". www.irrawaddy.org. Kyaw Hsu Mon. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ^ "AAPP | Assistance Association for Political Prisoners".
- ^ "Dr Than Nyein". Burma Centre. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "A second woman is set to join the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of Burma's main opposition party". Democracy For Burma. January 14, 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Members of Burma's Main Opposition Group to Form New Party". VOA. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Suu Kyi furious at comrades' new party". The Gaea Times. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "NDF leader Dr Than Nyein dies of lung cancer". www.elevenmyanmar.com. Retrieved 2 July 2014.