translate English to French: His corrupt cronies and military officials who benefitted during his lawless regime stand by him - not only to preserve their own corrupt incomes, but also out of fear of the retribution that might follow their fall from power.
Ses amis et militaires corrompus qui ont tiré profit de son régime anarchique le soutiennent - non seulement pour préserver leurs propres revenus corrompus mais également par crainte du châtiment qui pourrait suivre leur chute du pouvoir.