Buddhism in Myanmar: Extremism Galore

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Myanmar is undergoing a state of upheaval and transformation. As of now, the country is experiencing changes on the political, economic and social frontiers. Amidst such transitions, Myanmar is also witnessing increased cases of religious intolerance. In spite of its rich cultural heritage and legacy of socio-religious harmony, present-day Myanmar is surely not the best… Read more Buddhism in Myanmar: Extremism Galore

Genocide And Ethnic Cleansing of the Rohingya People in Myanmar

Rohingya Children at the Hashimiah Orphans Madrassah in Myanmar. Photo by Firdaus Latif

Few days back, I read about yet another vicious attack on Myanmar’s helpless and persecuted Rohingya minority. This time, the venue was Du Chee Ya Tan village in the Rakhine state, which lies pretty close to Bangladesh. Just in case you are thinking that the rioters shamelessly justified their misdeeds by claiming that the victims… Read more Genocide And Ethnic Cleansing of the Rohingya People in Myanmar