Burma PM Soe Win Dies of Lukaemia

World | October 12, 2007, Friday // 00:00

Burmese Prime Minister Soe Win has died in a military hospital after a long illness, BBC reported, citing state media.

Relatives said Gen Soe Win, 59 had been suffering from acute leukaemia. Since May his duties have been performed by an acting prime minister, Thein Sein.

Soe Win's death comes after Burma's military launched a deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters led by the country's revered Buddhist monks.

Analysts say his death is unlikely to have much impact on the aftermath.

Most key decisions in Burma need the approval of the junta's top leaders Than Shwe and Maung Aye.

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