Bo Mya

Son of late insurgency leader defects to Myanmar's government

Son of late insurgency leader defects to Myanmar's government Yangon - A son of late Karen rebellion leader general Bo Mya has defected to the Myanmar's military junta, an official statement said Saturday.

Nay Soe Mya, with a group of soldiers and their families totaling 159 people, crossed over on March 30 to enjoy the "fruits of regional development" after "witnessing the nation-building endeavours being carried out by the state," the statement said.