The failure of nationalist hardliners to react to routine cases of violence against women suggests that it is ownership of Buddhist women and girls – rather than their protection – that motivates them.
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Who are the monks behind Burma's '969' campaign?
A Buddhist campaign, known as “969”, is being used to promote religious nationalism in Burma and has been linked to a recent surge in anti-Muslim violence. But who are the monks behind the movement?
Burma cyclone death toll reaches 3,969
May 5, 2008 (AFP)-The death toll from the cyclone that hit Burma over the weekend has reached 3,969, state television said Monday, warning that thousands more may have been killed in the disaster. A further 2,129 people were officially listed as missing, it said, adding tens of thousands more may have been killed in the …
Global Solidarity Rallies raise awareness about two years since the military coup in Burma
Rallies took place in Malaysia, South Korea, Canada and the U.S. from Jan. 22 to 29. A unanimous call for international action on Burma was made. Ulsan, South Korea New York City, U.S.
Rohingya remain stranded at sea near Indonesia, U.S. announces new resettlement program for Rohingya
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Around 180 Rohingya remain stranded at sea near Indonesian coast A boat carrying 180 Rohingya has been stranded at sea, near the coast of Indonesia, for 20 days. They are facing food and water shortages, according to Aung Kyaw Moe, an adviser to the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Human …
Chin pastor receives prison sentence, Former junta ministers sentenced for corruption
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Chin pastor receives lengthy prison sentence Mandalay’s Obo Prison Court sentenced Thian Lian Sang to 23 years in prison on Dec. 7. The pastor at Falam Baptist Church, Thian Lian Sang was sentenced to three years in prison with hard labor under Section 505(a) and 20 years under Section 49(a) of …