Myanmar

Myanmar’s Only Synagogue Cited by Historical Organization - Breaking News – Forward.com

June 10, 2016

Myanmar’s only synagogue was recognized by a Yangon historical organization.The Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue in Yangon, formerly Rangoon, installed a blue heritage plaque Sunday given by the Yangon Heritage Trust. Only 11 other buildings in the city have received this recognition so far, the Myanmar Times reported.

Source: Myanmar’s Only Synagogue Cited by Historical Organization - Breaking News – Forward.com

As Bangladesh Counts Rohingya, Some Fear Forced Relocation - The New York Times

June 3, 2016

OX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s government began its first census of undocumented Rohingya refugees on Thursday, setting off fears that it might lead to a mass relocation or forcible repatriation of the refugees to Myanmar.

Source: As Bangladesh Counts Rohingya, Some Fear Forced Relocation - The New York Times

After Myanmar Election, Few Signs of a Better Life for Muslims - The New York Times

November 24, 2015

Experts said they expected no drastic changes in government policies toward Muslims, but they held out hope that things at least would not become worse.

Source: After Myanmar Election, Few Signs of a Better Life for Muslims - The New York Times

Anti-Muslim Buddhist group moves toward Myanmar's mainstream - Religion News Service

September 3, 2015

YANGON (Reuters) Myanmar's Committee for the Protection of Race and Religion has pushed through four laws that critics say effectively legalize discrimination against women and the country's minority Muslims ahead of the country's first free vote in 25 years.

Source: Anti-Muslim Buddhist group moves toward Myanmar's mainstream - Religion News Service

Minutes Apart, 2 Explosions Shake New Mexico Churches - The New York Times

August 5, 2015

GELUGOR, Malaysia — The young woman had been penned in a camp in the sweltering jungle of southern Thailand for two months when she was offered a deal.

60 Rangoon Monasteries to Be Relocated

January 11, 2011

Author: Hset Linn

Source: The Irrawaddy

http://www.irrawaddy.org/highlight.php?art_id=20502

More than 60 Buddhist monasteries situated along the banks of the Pegu River in Thaketa Township in Rangoon are to be relocated to Shwepyithar Township in the northern suburbs of the city, according to several affected monks.

Third Anniversary of Buddhist Monk Massacre In Myanmar Commemorated

September 28, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Buddhist Channel/Asia News

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=43,9555,0,0,1,0

Politicians, human rights activists and religious leaders took part in a peaceful sit-in in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Colombo yesterday. They called on the world not to forget, highlighting the difficulties democracy encounters in Sri Lanka itself.

Human rights activists, lawmakers and religious...

Burma Plans Crackdown On Monks As Election Nears

February 22, 2010

Author: Andrew Buncombe

Source: The Independent

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/burma-plans-crackdown-on-monks-as-election-nears-1906492.html

The military authorities in Burma are planning a crackdown on the country's Buddhist monks to "discipline" them ahead of forthcoming elections.

State media reported over the weekend that the senior abbot who heads a government-...

Myanmar Jailed Monk During UN Envoy's Visit

February 20, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Washington Post

Wire Service: AP

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/20/AR2010022000928.html

A Buddhist monk in Myanmar was quietly sentenced to seven years in prison during the visit of a United Nations envoy, who had little positive to say about the junta's progress on human rights, a lawyer said Saturday.

The...

Buddhist Monastery Opens In Bowling Green

January 2, 2010

Author: Lacey Steele

Source: WBKO News

http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/80517882.html

It was a joyous occasion Saturday in Bowling Green as a new Buddhist temple opens in the community.

For about three years, many refugees have sought a temple, and now they finally have one.

“It's a Burmese tradition, Burmese culture,” said the Venerable Ashin of New York with the International Burmese Monks Organization.

In Bowling Green, there...

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Myanmar

Myanmar’s Only Synagogue Cited by Historical Organization - Breaking News – Forward.com

As Bangladesh Counts Rohingya, Some Fear Forced Relocation - The New York Times

After Myanmar Election, Few Signs of a Better Life for Muslims - The New York Times

Anti-Muslim Buddhist group moves toward Myanmar's mainstream - Religion News Service

Minutes Apart, 2 Explosions Shake New Mexico Churches - The New York Times

60 Rangoon Monasteries to Be Relocated

Third Anniversary of Buddhist Monk Massacre In Myanmar Commemorated

Burma Plans Crackdown On Monks As Election Nears

Myanmar Jailed Monk During UN Envoy's Visit

Buddhist Monastery Opens In Bowling Green

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