Unholy Violence: Weaponizing Religion Against Gender Rights Defenders in Myanmar

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Unholy Violence: Weaponizing Religion Against Gender Rights Defenders in Myanmar

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In post-coup Myanmar, Buddhist fundamentalism acts as a core component supporting military authoritarianism, weaponizing religion against gender rights defenders. This integration of religious extremism and political repression contributes to sustained violence.

Buddhist fundamentalism functions in post-coup Myanmar not as a parallel force to military authoritarianism, but as an integral component of it.

World Security Conflict Politics Myanmar Buddhist fundamentalism military authoritarianism gender rights violence post-coup

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