When Buddhists turn nasty

Muslims face violence in Burma and Sri Lanka

The World Today

Published 2 August 2013

Updated 5 October 2020 — 2 minute READ

Charu Lata Hogg

Former Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme

Ashin Wirathu, described as the spiritual leader of the anti-Muslim Buddhists. Photo: Aula Bronstein/Getty Images
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Ashin Wirathu, described as the spiritual leader of the anti-Muslim Buddhists. Photo: Aula Bronstein/Getty Images

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