the US imposition of visa sanctions on Myanmar military leaders in front of Yangon City Hall on August 3. He told supporters in the speech, “If the United States came and bombed government ministries, I would accept that. Hey bombers, try it. If all [state leaders] died, that would be good”. Hla Swe was sued for sedition under Article 124(a) on 8 August 2019. The arrest warrant was issued with an address in Magwe Region, where he lives. If he is prosecuted under this article, he faces seven to 20 years in prison or a fine. On 28 December 2020, he surrendered himself to the Yangon Western District Police Station after absconding for over one year. His charge was dropped on 11 May 2021 by State Administration Council in the aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. Quotes “I think I am too old for politics. Look at our politicians, they are all around 70, there needs to be a younger generation of politicians. But if my party wants me to run, I will run.” “The situation today is good, we should not go back to the past, but should move forward towards democracy.” References External links Amyotha Hluttaw Parliament : Hla Swe's MP Profile Union Solidarity and Development Party politicians Members of the House of Nationalities 1960 births Living people People from Mandalay Region Burmese military personnel