Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Muslim Backlash Casts Shadow Over Myanmar Election

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The monk's hate-filled speeches have become a part of life in Myanmar. His fringe movement has moved into the mainstream. And now he has a new target: the once-untouchable Aung San Suu Kyi, who he says has failed to stand up against the threat he says Muslims pose to this country and its Buddhist values. The comments by Ashin Wirathu highlight the rising role Buddhist nationalism is playing as the country heads into general elections Sunday. The issue has helped shape who can vote,...

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