He and his wife Nilar Thein met in prison and became leading figures for decades in Myanmar's pro-democracy protests.
In total, Ko Jimmy spent more than 20 years in prison. While detained by the state, which had been under absolute military rule for decades, he worked on literary projects. One surprise bestseller was his translation of a self-help book, which was seen as a manifesto of personal empowerment rare in a country known for its unyielding repression.
Ko Jimmy had been in activism the longest among the group put to death, possibly hanged but authorities did not immediately confirm, 41, who became a parliament member and top aide to Suu Kyi.In 1988, Ko Jimmy was studying physics at Rangoon Arts & Sciences University, now the University of Yangon, as protests flared around the country after a snap decision by the ruling party that made many bank notes worthless. After the unrest forced the resignation of strongman Gen.
The book begins: “Most people are more afraid than you. Have you ever scared someone? Many people seem calm and confident because they do something comforting, but in reality they are scared.”
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