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As tens of thousands gathered for the funeral of NLD legal adviser U Ko Ni, Frontier examines his contribution to democracy, and his legacy.
Whatever the intent, the circumstances surrounding his death will inevitably contribute to a new climate of fear.
Tens of thousands of people, including political figures and religious leaders, attended the funeral in Yangon's northern outskirts.
Family and friends are in mourning after the assassination of prominent lawyer U Ko Ni outside Yangon International Airport on Sunday evening, moments after returning from a trip abroad.
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