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Myanmar actor and model Paing Takhon arrested for speaking out against military coup as activists commemorate dead protesters
Myanmar security forces have arrested a model and actor who had spoken out against the coup, his sister told Reuters, as activists placed shoes filled with flowers in parts of Yangon to commemorate dead protesters.
Key points:
- Nearly 600 civilians have been killed by security forces since the military coup began in February
- Actor and model Paing Takhon is the latest celebrity to be detained
- Model Han Lay made headlines for speaking out against the military during an international beauty pageant
Troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, activists and media said.
Nearly 600 civilians have been killed by security forces in the turmoil since the junta seized power from the elected…
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