In this photo taken on March 27, 2010, Myanmar ex-religious minister Hsan Sint smiles as he attends the 65th anniversary Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. A court sentenced Myanmar's ex-religious affairs minister to 13 years in jail Friday for embezzling state funds and sedition - the harshest penalty given to a high-ranking official since the country began its transition toward democracy. Hsan Sint was removed from office in June following allegations he misused $10,000 to build a pagoda near Naypyitaw. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)