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Firebrand monk Wirathu travels to troubled Arakan State
The Buddhist monk renowned for his anti-Muslim sermons travelled to Arakan State on Wednesday, an official said, sparking concern over religious tensions in the region, where more than 1 million Rohingya Muslims live.
Distinguished reporter facing defamation over Wirathu criticism
A case was opened against Swe Win, the editor-in-chief of news outlet Myanmar Now, under Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law on Tuesday evening, the defendant himself confirmed on Facebook.
War of words escalates between Wirathu and NLD
The firebrand monk says the NLD are "full of themselves" and unlikely to win the vote. In response, an NLD spokesman says Wirathu should "go to hell".
NLD seek to mend rift with Wirathu
A war of words is being fought largely over social media, between Ma-Ba-Tha and the NLD, highlighting tensions in the lead up to the general election.
Website launches dedicated to Wirathu
A website has been launched dedicated to controversial Mandalay monk Wirathu and his hardline Burmese Buddhist monk group, Ma-Ba-Tha.
Wirathu: ‘Delightfully proud’ to have defended Buddhism
Following a week in which Wirathu has been roundly criticised for a foul-mouthed tirade against a UN envoy, DVB interviews him exclusively and asks him if he regrets it.
