YANGON, Myanmar– Myanmar authorities have arrested a Swiss citizen for writing and directing a film that allegedly harmed the 'morality and dignity' of the Buddhist religion, the country's military said on Friday.
Myanmar authorities have arrested a Swiss citizen for writing and directing a film that allegedly harmed the"morality and dignity" of the Buddhist religion, the country's military said on Friday.
The roughly 75-minute film entitled"Don't Expect Anything" had been posted to a Buddhist YouTube and TikTok channel in July, the statement said.
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