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Myanmar politician Nyan Win dies from COVID-19 in prison

Nyan Win, a senior adviser to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, died in Yangon General Hospital after contracting COVID-19 while imprisoned. The military government confirmed his death and reported he had been transferred for treatment on 11 July.

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HealthMyanmar politician Nyan Win dies from COVID-19 in prison

Nyan Win, a senior adviser to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, died in Yangon General Hospital after contracting COVID-19 while imprisoned. The military government confirmed his death and reported he had been transferred for treatment on 11 July.

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