Myanmar Military to Sue a Comedy Performance

News Desk:

The Myanmar military, or Tatmadaw, has filed a lawsuit against a group of comedians for their performance deemed to be defamatory to the military, an officer of the Naypyitaw Command has confirmed to The Irrawaddy.

The military’s Lt-Col Myint Oo has filed a complaint with the Zabuthiri Township Court against five comedians of the Zwe anyeint troupe for their performance at a rally in support of constitutional amendment in the administrative capital of Naypyitaw in March.

Anyeint is a form of traditional Myanmar entertainment that combines dance with instrumental music, song, and comedy routines.

The court has tasked the police with investigating the case.

“Their performance, in which a comedian dressed in military uniform and put his leg on another comedian dressed as a civilian, results in a public misunderstanding of the Tatmadaw, and it also tarnishes the image of the Tatmadaw.