On 22 May, artist Oliver Ma was released after being arrested in Hong Kong a day earlier, over his performance during which he sang "Glory to Hong Kong".

Poet Khet Thi has died while in detention after being arrested by armed soldiers alongside his wife, Chaw Su, on 8 May 2021 for an unknown reason.

The Myanmar military arrested actress Eaindra Kyaw Zin and actor Pyay Ti Oo on the “incitement charges” for opposing the military.

On 1 February 2021, Myanmar military forces, also known as Tatmadaw, declared a state of emergency and seized power in Myanmar through a coup d’état. They detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy, and handed all executive, judicial and legislative powers to …

Rabiul Islam has been detained under the Digital Security Act 2018, because he posted a music video allegedly mocking the prime minister of Bangladesh and the prime minister of India.

Theatre festival in India has been cancelled due to threats from two Hindu nationalist groups over the upcoming satire plays.

Fahmi Reza persecuted and interrogated by Putrajaya district police over past political graphics that allegedly "committed slander" against the Health Minister.

Freemuse calls for the immediate release of Chaiamorn "Ammy" Kaewwiboonpan from detention and dropping all charges that may be charged against him.

Youth activist and theatre artist Anshu Khanal was anonymously threatened on Facebook and Twitter after participating in the “Women’s March”.

Poet and activist K Za Win was killed in the city of Monywa by security forces during an anti-military coup protest in Myanmar.