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Myanmar's Government Foils Coup Plotted by Ne Win's Family

Xinhuanet 2002-03-09 17:52:05
   YANGON, March 9 (Xinhuanet) - Myanmar former President U Ne Win's
son-in-law U Aye Zaw Win and three grandsons Aye Ne Win, Kyaw Ne
Win and Zwe Ne Win were arrested here on Thursday, allegedly
trying to take over the state power, Myanmar high-ranking official
Major-General Kyaw Win told reporters here Saturday at a special
press conference.
   The government had arrested Aye Zaw Win, the husband of Ne Win'
s daughter Sandar Win Thursday along with his sons Aye Ne Win,
Kyaw Ne Win and Zwe Ne Win, all aged in their 20s and 30s.
    "The four have been arrested for attempting to seize power
from the current leadership," Kyaw Win told reporters.
    He said the four were arrested at a restaurant in the capital
when they were discussing the conspiracy. Some military units and
officers were also involved, he added, without identifying the
suspects.
    "So the government took steps to prevent this conspiracy,
which not only threatened military unity but also the peace and
stability of the country, " he said.
   But he said no action had been taken against Ne Win or Sandar
Win, who are staying at their Yangon residence behind armed guards
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