YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Authorities in Myanmar arrested the country’s best-known comedian on Tuesday as they continue to crack down on people they accuse of helping incite nationwide protests against February’s military coup. The comedian Zarganar was taken from his home in Yangon by police and soldiers who arrived in two army vehicles, fellow comedian Ngepyawkyaw said on his own Facebook page. He is also well known for his social work, especially arranging assistance for victims of Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Many ordinary protesters and activists are also being arrested every day, according to numerous reports on social media. Myanmar’s junta also has been battling in some border areas where ethnic minority groups maintain their own armed forces.

Source: Egypt Independent April 06, 2021 10:07 UTC