One of Myanmar’s most popular celebrities has been jailed for three years for taking part in mass protests that rocked Myanmar following a military coup last February.
Paing Takhon, a model and actor with millions of fans, took part in anti-coup protests and had also been vocal in condemning the government online.
Paing Takhon, a model and actor with millions of fans, took part in anti-coup protests and had also been vocal in condemning the government online.
The 24-year-old had previously been seen participating in several demonstrations and marches.
His Instagram account with more than a million followers was taken down shortly after his arrest, along with his Facebook account.
Myanmar’s military seized power after claims of election fraud.
BBC