Myanmar families fearing arrest cut ties with activist children
November 24, 2021
Myanmar families fearing arrest or confiscation of their property are severing ties with sons or daughters active in opposing military rule, with announcements posted prominently in public media, sources say. At least 15 activists or militia members were disowned by their parents during the last week, according to media monitoring by RFA’s Myanmar Service. Film actor Pai Phyo Thu, pop singer Kyar Paul, and well-known news announcer Kyaw Thet Linn — who had worked for Myanmar Radio and Television before the Feb. 1 military coup that overthrew civilian rule — were among those disowned. Kyaw Thet Linn told RFA