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Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK
Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacyA senior member of the family that has dominated Singapore since independence has been granted asylum in the UK after fleeing what he says was a campaign of persecution.In an exclusive interview, Lee Hsien Yang told the Guardian the authoritarian regime founded by his father turned on him as he endorsed the opposition following a family rift. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/22/son-of-singapore-founder-says-campaign-of-persecution-forced-him-to-seek-asylum-in-uk-lee-hsien-yang
Lee Hsien Yang, a member of Singapore's prominent family, received asylum in the UK due to alleged persecution by the authoritarian regime. He criticized Singapore's repressive government actions and highlighted issues like corruption and lack of freedom. The family feud escalated to legal battles, with claims of baseless allegations and surveillance. Lee's asylum implies acknowledgment of persecution. He accuses his brother, Singapore's prime minister, of involvement, which the government denies. Despite their claims, Singapore emphasizes fair legal procedures and denies baseless persecution allegations.