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. 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. "Health volunteers are attacked, and attacks against ambulances are preventing life-saving help reaching civilians wounded by security forces," Dujarric said. He and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said they "expressed serious concern on the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the rising number of fatalities."

Source: CBC News April 06, 2021 19:07 UTC