Miss Grand Myanmar suspended indefinitely after contestant charged with ‘disrespecting religion’
Miss Grand Myanmar has been suspended indefinitely after a contestant and three organizers were charged under the Penal Code for 'disrespecting religion' over a costume choice. The regime continues to use religious sensitivities to suppress public expression.
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