Myanmar monk accused of inciting violence

Al Jazeera English 2013-06-08

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A popular preacher and leader of a group of Buddhist monk has been accused of stirring up hatred against Muslims in Myanmar. Wirathu leads a nationalistic movement which believes Buddhism is under threat. Many in Myanmar say his words have led to the killing of hundreds of Muslim minorities -- accusations that Wirathu has denied. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from his monastery in the central city of Mandalay.

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