Myanmar actor arrested by 50 soldiers and social media taken down
His mother’s home was stormed by 8 military trucks and 50 soldiers One of Myanmar’s most popular celebrities has been arrested and removed from social media for protesting the military coup Myanmar (historically referred to as Burma) is currently in the midst of a military coup at the hands of its commander-in-chief, Min Aung Hlaing. […]
5 years ago
Exercise instructor does aerobics class while military coup takes place behind her
An incredible video appears to show a woman in Myanmar doing her regular aerobics class unaware that a military coup is happening behind her In the footage, Khing Hnin Wai, a Physical Education Teacher at the Myanmar Ministry of Education, works out in the foreground, while in the background a military convoy can be seen […]
5 years ago
COMMENT: Leeds United’s tour of Myanmar is abhorrent and wrong, and history won’t judge it kindly
[Whataboutery disclaimer: Yes, there are other bad places in the world. Yes, there are other bad places in the world that football clubs visit. This isn’t anti-Leeds, and especially isn’t anti-Leeds fans, many of whom are unhappy with the planned tour.] When Leeds United tweeted earlier in the week that they were ‘delighted’ to announce […]
8 years ago