Myanmar: USDP to Sue Newspapers over Gems Corruption Story

Jun 3, 2016 | Sam Yamin Aung, The Irrawaddy
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The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), has said it will sue two Burmese weekly newspapers... for defaming former President Thein Sein and the USDP in their coverage of the alleged embezzlement of 93 million euros (US$103.9 million) from an account linked to the Myanmar Gems Traders Association.