Union Solidarity and Development Party holds meeting with pro-military ‘celebrities’ in Yangon

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) held a ceremony for new party members in Thanlyin Township of Yangon Region on Aug. 2.

A source told DVB that USDP Chairperson Khin Yi invited at least 10 journalists, who were given 100,000 MMK ($22 USD) each for attending the meeting and a previous one held in Yangon with pro-military “celebrities” on July 31. 

“He invited pro-military online celebrities and journalists, who don’t understand politics or the economy. One of them was the wife of a deceased general,” the source told DVB on the condition of anonymity.