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    US ‘encouraged’ by NLD efforts in Arakan
    August 12, 2016in Lead Story, News, Religion879by FELIZ SOLOMON / DVB
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    US ‘encouraged’ by NLD efforts in Arakan

    A senior US official says he’s “encouraged” by the efforts of Burma’s new government to resolve religious tensions in Arakan State, but others are less impressed.

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    Htin Linn Oo blasphemy trial: closing arguments heard
    May 20, 2015in Law, Lead Story, News, Religion92by DVB
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    Htin Linn Oo blasphemy trial: closing arguments heard

    Closing arguments are heard in the trial of writer Htin Linn Oo, who stands accused of blasphemy charges for criticising the Buddhist monk-led Ma-ba-tha.

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    Monk defends former NLD official on blasphemy charges
    April 28, 2015in Lead Story, News, Politics, Religion4by DVB
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    Monk defends former NLD official on blasphemy charges

    A revered Buddhist monk gave testimony in a Sagaing Division court on Monday, acting as a defence witness for Htin Lin Oo, who stands accused of defamation.

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    Blasphemy and offence in Burmese Buddhism
    December 14, 2014in Analysis, Contributor, Lead Story, News, Religion130by DR PAUL FULLER
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    Blasphemy and offence in Burmese Buddhism

    Those taking offence might also be prompted to reflect on the centrality of the idea of non-attachment and understand that their resentment is a hindrance upon the Buddhist path.

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    May 30, 2013in Video3by DVB
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    Famous actor charged with blasphemy

    One of Burma’s most famous actors, Ye Deight, is charged with defaming religion after displaying bizarre behaviour outside a church in Rangoon. He staged a solo demonstration after being kicked…

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