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Ashin Wirathu
January 09, 2023
Why Did Myanmar’s Junta Grant Wirathu a National Award?
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, the ultra-nationalist monk was granted the title of "Thiri Pyanchi," an award recognizing “outstanding work for the good of the Union of Myanmar."
September 07, 2021
Myanmar Junta Releases Infamous Ultranationalist Monk From Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Wirathu is one of several right-wing fringe agitators to have been released since February's coup.
November 03, 2020
Hate-Peddling Buddhist Monk Turns Himself in to Police in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is most likely a desperate attempt to influence the result of this weekend's national election.
January 28, 2015
Myanmar’s ‘Mad Monk’ Strikes Again
By Mong Palatino
Radical monk draws ire at home and abroad for insulting a U.N. envoy.
May 30, 2014
Connecting the Dots on Buddhist Fundamentalism
By Vishal Arora
There has been a rise in Buddhist extremism in several Asian countries recently. Is there a link?
March 19, 2014
Myanmar: The Worsening Plight of the Rohingya
By Gemima Harvey
It has been a tragic start to the year for Myanmar’s persecuted Muslim minority.
August 06, 2013
When Buddhists Turn Nasty
Muslims face violence in Burma and Sri Lanka. Charu Lata Hogg asks why.
July 09, 2013
The Mad Monks of Myanmar
In this photo essay, The Diplomat offers a close-up look at the anti-Muslim 969 movement on the rise in Myanmar today.
July 05, 2013
In Myanmar It’s Free Beer But No TIME
Amid religious violence, a tour company is giving away free beer to lure visitors out in the rainy season.
June 25, 2013
Ashin Wirathu: The Monk Behind Burma’s “Buddhist Terror”
A TIME Magazine cover story has riled Thein Sein along with much of the nation.
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