One of Myanmar’s most popular celebrities has been arrested by the military as part of a growing crackdown on artists and actors.
Paing Takhon, a model and actor with millions of fans in Myanmar and Thailand, had been active in both online protests and in-person rallies.
Takhon’s Instagram – with more than a million followers – has been taken down along with his Facebook account.
The military seized power in a coup on 1 February, sparking weeks of protests.
Around 600 civilians have been killed as forces respond to the demonstrations with increasing levels of violence.
Source: Fiilafmonline/BBC
