‘Buddhist bin Laden’ firebrand monk feted by Myanmar junta chief
4 years agoThis handout photo taken and released January 2, 2023 by the Myanmar Military Information Team shows hardline Buddhist monk Wirathu (L) being presented an award for "outstanding work for the good of the Union of Myanmar" by military chief Min Aung Hlaing (R) at a ceremony in Naypyidaw. - A firebrand Buddhist monk dubbed "The Buddhist Bin Laden" for his role in stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar received an award saluting his work from the junta chief, the military said on January 3. (Photo by Handout / MYANMAR MILITARY INFORMATION TEAM / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / MYANMAR MILITARY INFORMATION TEAM"- NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Myanmar Military Information Team"- NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS /
A firebrand monk dubbed the "Buddhist bin Laden" for his role in stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar received a national award on Tuesday, with the junta saluting his work…