Dr Nyo Tun offers an insight into the harsh realities of Burma’s ‘mental culture’, using the recent Wirathu – Win Tin debate as a basis.
Tag: racism
Race Protection Bill drafting commission to be formed
Influenced by nationalist Buddhist monks and focused on subjugating the Rohingya Muslim community, the new bills may include laws on changing faith; interfaith marriage; monogamy; and population control.
Activists launch anti-racism campaign in Burma
A group of youth activists distributed t-shirts and stickers promoting religious harmony on Friday, as part of a grassroots campaign to counter the growing threat of Buddhist extremism
Controversial monk handed ‘freedom of religion’ award
A contentious monk, known as Wirathu, who has led numerous vocal campaigns against Muslims living in Burma, was handed a “freedom of religion” award in Mandalay on Sunday night
A pressing truth
How the fourth estate can help fight racism, ethnic violence and intolerance in Burma