'Buddhist bin Laden' firebrand monk feted by Myanmar junta chief

'Buddhist bin Laden' firebrand monk Wirathu wins award for 'the good of the Union of Myanmar'

A firebrand monk dubbed the "Buddhist bin Laden" for his role in stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar has received a national award, with the junta saluting his work in the country.

'Buddhist bin Laden' monk honoured by Myanmar junta chief

The award given to Wirathu, a monk dubbed the 'Buddhist bin Laden', was presented by junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, the Myanmar military's information team said.

'Buddhist bin Laden' gets award from Myanmar junta

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 in the country. Wirathu -- who received the moniker from Time Magazine in 2013 following deadly communal riots -- was awarded the title of "Thiri Pyanchi" on Tuesday, the military's information team said.

'Buddhist bin Laden' firebrand monk feted by Myanmar junta chief

The award for "outstanding work for the good of the Union of Myanmar" was presented by junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

‘Buddhist bin Laden’ firebrand monk feted by Myanmar junta chief

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 in the country. Wirathu — who received the moniker from Time Magazine in 2013 following deadly communal riots — was awarded the title of “Thiri […]

'Buddhist bin Laden' firebrand monk feted by Myanmar junta chief

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 in the country.