Wirathu
Wirathu
The monks said the Sangha Nayaka Committee urged them to ‘be clever and courteous in whatever we do’
Published on Jan 27, 2021
The monks say conducting hearings via videolink, a move aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, is a violation of human rights
Jan 27, 2021
The decision to try the two nationalist firebrands via videoconference was made due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19
Jan 13, 2021
After nearly a year and a half on the lam, ultranationalist Buddhist monk Wirathu surrendered to the police on Monday to face charges of sedition. Security was high as dozens of monks...
Nov 3, 2020
It is unclear why Wirathu came out of hiding just days before a general election
Nov 3, 2020
Latest attempt to bring Wirathu before a judge fails.
Aug 14, 2019
Police have put up notices in Mandalay monastery demanding monk hand himself in
Jul 11, 2019
Attendees at protests in support of the fugitive monk were paid and bused in, a source says, with many unaware who they were marching and praying for.
Jun 26, 2019
‘The law doesn’t wait till he shows up’, said one legal expert
Jun 11, 2019
New court hearing scheduled for June 11
Jun 5, 2019
The ministry of religious affairs is preparing to file additional charges against the anti-Muslim monk Wirathu, who is wanted by police for sedition, a senior official has told Myanmar...
May 30, 2019
Top officials at the Ministry of Religious Affairs say they are likely to sue the firebrand anti-Muslim preacher under sections 66d and 505b, which cover defamation and causing public...
May 10, 2019
Brawl broke out in the crowd during speech in defense of military-drafted charter
May 8, 2019
