Buddhism's right-wing face in Myanmar
Monk accused of fuelling anti-Muslim violence says he's defending his faith
By Nirmal Ghosh, Indochina Bureau Chief in Bangkok-Mar
30, 2015
EIGHT years and three months in a Myanmar jail did nothing to soften, let alone change, U Wirathu, the notorious monk who has become the face of right-wing Buddhist nationalism in the country.
While he has a quick and infectious grin, his expression becomes serious and his eyes blaze when he speaks of serious matters - like how Muslims are a threat to Buddhism and his role is to protect the faith.
