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Mosque destroyed in central Burma
A group of men from a village in central Burma destroyed a mosque in the first serious outburst of inter-religious violence in months.
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Followers of renegade monk erect stupa next to a mosque in Karen State
The move was seen as the latest provocation by Thuzana, a controversial monk whose followers built a stupa on the grounds of a church last Saturday.
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Burma, leading the way toward Buddhist extremism
The influence of Burma’s controversial Buddhist nationalist organisation Ma Ba Tha is being felt across the border in neighbouring Thailand.
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Monogamy Bill misses the target
T’s husband ended their relationship with a simple text message, after leaving her for another woman. T turned to the Monogamy Bill for protection.
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Pro-nationalist sentiment dismissed on election day
The NLD’s landslide victory over the USDP is seen to many as a dismissal of the anti-Mulism rhetoric that was employed by Ma-Ba-Tha during the election.
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VIDEO: Muslim citizens vote in hope
Despite many being barred from casting a vote, and few Muslim candidates contesting seats in the election, Muslim voters in Rangoon said they were hopeful.
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Yanghee Lee questions credibility of election
A UN human rights investigator raised concern about whether Burma’s election could be credible, as dozens of Muslim candidates had been disqualified.
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Burmese govt incites anti-Muslim unrest: Al Jazeera
Among the cache of evidence obtained by Al Jazeera are documents that analysts say prove the Burmese government has sought to incite anti-Muslim feeling.
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2010-2015: A snapshot of Burma
Recent events in the last five years will all impact the general election in November, as Burma goes to the polls amidst conflict and religious tension.
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United States ‘deeply concerned’ over treatment of Rohingya
The US will not turn a blind eye to shortcomings in Burma’s election next month, the top US diplomat for Asia said on Wednesday.
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Muslims in Arakan State pin hopes on Suu Kyi
Muslim supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi said on Saturday they hoped a government lead by the NLD would improve their lives in Arakan State.
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‘No Muslim City’ police warn Suu Kyi’s security guards
NLD leader takes campaign tour to Arakan, but her security detail is stopped and accused of being Muslims.
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Burma’s next parliament may be devoid of Muslims
Excluded from parties and disenfranchised from voting, only 28 Muslims are running in the election, compared to 5,130 Buddhists and 903 Christians.
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‘Change cannot come from the ruling party’: Hla Toe
Kaman National Progressive Party vice chairman Hla Toe talks about his party’s campaign, the problems of the Kaman Muslims and Burma’s political future.
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President or not, I will lead govt, says Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi has confirmed her intention to lead the government should the NLD assume power after the general election, despite being barred from the presidency.
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Burma can learn from Malaysia, says academic
Malaysian academic Faisal S. Hazis urged political parties and civil society groups present to shun sectarian politics and press for inclusivity.
8 Burmese dead, 3 missing in Hajj stampede
Another two Burmese pilgrims have been confirmed dead in the Hajj stampede disaster, bringing the death toll to eight Burmese with three still listed as missing.
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Six Burmese dead, five still missing in wake of Hajj disaster
Six Burmese nationals were among those who died in the stampede at the Islamic holy site of Mecca in Saudi Arabia last week, according to the Myanmar Hajj Committee.
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Ma-Ba-Tha strengthen political clout
From an unremarkable monastery just outside of Rangoon, Ma-Ba-Tha monks and their supporters continue their push for political influence in Burma.
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No pain, no gain – Rangoon’s Ashura festival
Fire-walking and self-flagellation rituals mark this day of mourning which Shia Muslims associate with the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet in 680 CE.
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Burmese Muslims reject ‘morally repugnant’ Al-Qaeda
The Burmese Muslim Association vehemently condemns a statement by Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in which he announced an intention to launch an active cell in the Indian subcontinent and Burma.
New homes ready for displaced Meikhtila villagers
Around 1,500 people displaced by communal violence in central Burma’s Meikhtila have been awarded homes in a newly built housing complex, according to a project official.
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Religious discrimination, violence rife in govt practices, US says
The US State Department reports that government practices show that there exists apparent state-sanctioned religious discrimination and violence throughout the country.
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False rape claim caused riots, says ministry
A rape case believed to have sparked recent riots in central Burma’s Mandalay was fabricated, according to an investigation carried out by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Rape case unrelated to Mandalay riots, alleged victim says
A young Muslim woman who claims she was raped by a court official has dispelled reports that her case is linked to recent riots in Mandalay.
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Human Rights film festival concludes, but not without controversy
The Human Rights Human Dignity Film Festival ended on Thursday following a controversial move by organisers to cancel the screening of one film due to online intimidation.
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Faith Conversion Law should be ‘scrapped’, say activists
Following the Burmese government’s invitation for public opinion on a proposed Religious Conversion Law, 81 organisations from Burma and elsewhere have recommended that it be completely discarded.
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Burma invites public to review faith conversion bill
Burma’s controversial Religious Conversion bill was released by state media for public review on Tuesday. The bill’s drafting committee will field recommendations until 20 June before seeking parliamentary approval.
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Battle lines drawn on Interfaith Marriage proposal
Opposition to Burma’s proposed Interfaith Marriage Act continues to grow as the legislation moves closer to parliament.
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Women of Burma speak out against Interfaith Marriage Act
Ninety-seven civil society organisations, including several women’s rights groups, spoke out on Tuesday against Burma’s proposed Interfaith Marriage Act.
