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Asian ObituariesAugust 11 - 17
Burma
An astrologer who defied the junta
Well-known Burmese astrologer and long-time political prisoner Min Theinkha has died in Rangoon, says Agence France-Presse. He was 70. Before becoming an astrologer, Min Theinkha spent years fighting the ruling junta, only dropping his pro-democracy campaign after being imprisoned twice, from 1965-1970 and 1989-1992. Around 200 followers would visit his home on a daily basis to hear his readings of the stars, and he trained more than 10,000 astrology students from across Burma. Deeply religious, many Burmese use astrology to determine the best dates to hold momentous events such as weddings. Min Theinkha was also a noted author, writing more than 70 novels. "For us he will never die, he has just stopped breathing," said one of his students.
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