Mizzima News

Chiang Mai - The Chairman of the National League for Democracy, Aung Shwe, who is over 91 years old, has recovered following treatment for poor health.

He has been ailing in his house since the ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of his party on September 27.

"It was just an ordinary flu, now he is in good health. He is better. He is taking rest in his house," Nyan Win, the NLD spokesperson told Mizzima.

When Mizzima telephoned Aung Shwe's residence and inquired about his health a family member said he had recovered.

Meanwhile, U Lwin, the NLD Secretary, who is 84 years old, had requested the party for leave about two months ago because of failing health.

"I had paralysis about 17 years ago. I won't get any better as I am getting older. I can't even walk properly and I can't go to the office (NLD)," said U Lwin.

Aung Shwe was Chairman of the NLD's ally the Patriotic Old Comrade League (POCL) during the 1990 general elections. He became President of the NLD after the Deputy President Tin Oo and Secretary Aung San Su Kyi were detained and placed under house arrest.

The socialist minded soldier was made to retire from the Burmese Army on the accusation of being biased during the election while he was the Chief Commander of the Southern Command and was appointed Military Councilor.

Secretary U Lwin was a member of the State Council and the Deputy Prime Minister of the State during the days of the Burma Socialist Programme Party and served from 1942 to 1945 in the Burmese Army called the BIA, BDA and PBF at different times and founded during and after the struggle for Independence.

Besides, he passed his officers training from the Japan Royal Defence Academy. He was also in the British Royal Defence Academy from 1945 to 1952.