<<57BE3D378E3A604FB7CB217D76EC3B8D>]>> 0000001544 00000 n The historical origins of Rohingya Muslims in Northern Rakhine State are as tangled and complex as the history of Myanmar itself. 0000034655 00000 n The essays in this series tackle these and other salient questions pertaining to sectarianism in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions. They can inspire horrific violence. [10] The 969 movement has gained many followers by labeling itself as a protector of Buddhism from aliens or non-native persons. Accusations. Web As International Crisis Group ICG pointed out in a comprehensive report published on 10 March 2023 Myanmars Buddhist clergy has largely remained silent in. The population density overall is approximately 79 people per square kilometer. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. Be respectful of the different cultures and keep an open mind as you explore this beautiful country! With about four percent in Myanmars. 5 (1799), 237, http://www.networkmyanmar.com/images/stories/PDF12/rohingya-origins-1-r. What roles have state, sub-state and transnational actors played in fomenting sectarian discord? 0000003187 00000 n 0000005648 00000 n 0000026145 00000 n [11] Jamie Pinnock, Burma: Buddhism and the Rise of Burmese Militant Nationalism, The Foreign Report (July 1, 2013), http://www.theforeignreport.com/2013/07/01/burma-buddhism-and-the-rise-. Click any point for a popup with further people group details. While the recent inter-religious violence begun in mid-2012 with the rape and murder of a twenty-seven-year-old Buddhist seamstress Ma Thida Htwewhich sparked an eruption of Muslim-Buddhist tension and the displacement of 70,000 Rohingya[8]Buddhist-Muslim violence has since spread beyond Rakhine State to Central and Northern Myanmar in the cities of Meiktila and Lashio. Stores are marked with the 969 symbol to verify the owner is Buddhist. The name 969 is a numerological reference to the Buddha, his teachings, and his religious community. [20] The Rakhine Commission of Inquiry was established by Executive Order on 17 August 2012. On the other hand, Christians, Muslims, Hindus and others are also practiced in 0000004936 00000 n Nearly 90 of the country is Buddhist and most are members of the majority. There are at least 108 ethnolinguistic groups in Myanmar. H\0~ Illegal groups are not recognized as citizens in the country, and they have been relentlessly persecuted. The groups listed below are not included in overall Joshua Project people group counts. 2023 by selected countries in. (6%CbmYIw<>g0Y@8 e8%A@%`aZ+#t 1$BITDDB%:dQD|_uj2ANWTX$0dCcsrWWTT?8|FpC8Mm7!3t=4Zm6]'^eo:_=@iq"y6PaLq"DsgMnW |1,W&F"q34Eu1UMln2k4rQ-rErX6?\=e5eYk"G`mQyjfB1bR3"AzCW mA/Dafe R^26osQF%87q+{"ke??<7W92'PiA?0NExZ.b`V.E_CqD|mf0$SK|$9jv}|8v}x+w$\c(d; Wd"T:2snU(8 ;'GG'gxr`Q}pfOzkd Uz{6\VzdtmDG._5hE3.gpD#YfWA}0y@o2#MRw))cDcD((ET-nY#d5=`GQUgp>KS/)"gm/u%qA..ybr}}1eF?G=rBVyXz3Jw{03)-%/|kr[GEbs[|)2 Q endstream endobj 92 0 obj <> endobj 93 0 obj <> endobj 94 0 obj <>stream However, the large movement of Rohingyas in 2017 has halved the number of Muslims in the country.. Web Myanmar Humanitarian Response Plan 2023 Response Plan Overview The Myanmar Humanitarian Response Plan requests US764 million to reach 45 million. 0000004016 00000 n WebBasic facts. All rights reserved. Burmah, as it was spelled in the 19th Century, is a local corruption of the word Myanmar", according to the same report above. This article provides an analysis of the recent sectarian violence involving the minority Rohingya Muslim group in Myanmar (Burma) since June 2012. Myanmar religion percentage 2023. trailer How does the situation in Myanmar make simplistic statements like these problematic? The country is very ethnically diverse with 135 ethnic groups recognized by the government. Christianity is the second largestreligion in Myanmar, making up around 8% of the population. Islam (4%), Hinduism (1%), Christianity (7%) and animism (1%) are also practiced in the Today, these people live in refugee camps in their own country. Rohingya couples in the Rakhine State townships of Maungdaw ad Buthidaung can legally have only two children, in what the state government says is an effort to reduce overpopulation and inter-communal tensions.[16] While this policy is not officially sanctioned by the government, it has received tacit approval. You must help all beings who are in need, who are in trouble.. WebThe majority of Myanmars population is rural, with the density of settlement in each region related to agricultural production, particularly of rice. GQ}^. 91 0 obj <> endobj The organized movement has enlisted monasteries across Myanmar to spread radical anti-Muslim messages through Sunday schools, and by handing out stickers and distributing pamphlets and DVDs.[11] As David Steinberg of Georgetown University highlights, the significance of Buddhist monks leading this campaign cannot be underestimated, as few, if any, in the Burman community can publicly dispute a monks announcement on an ostensibly religious issue.[12] Indeed, monks wield the highest level of moral authority in Myanmar and can thus pursue an ethno-nationalist agenda without hindrance. [10] 969 website, https://969movement.org. The Buddha lived an ascetic life with several monks and priests. Web Burmas population consists of Buddhists 879 percent Christians 62 percent Muslims 43 percent Animists 08 percent and Hindus 05 percent. Use mouse wheel or +/- buttons to zoom the map. - Few evangelicals, but many who identify as Christians. 0000007275 00000 n [22] Eliane Coates, Buddhist Monks in Myanmar: Driving Religious Intolerance and Hindering Reform, RSIS Commentaries No. However, the BBC reports that not all countries give legitimacy to the change due to the fact that the change was brought by the unelected military regime. It was then that he undertook a quest to understand the origin of suffering with the aim of eradicating it. Myanmar's relatively slow population growth is predicted to continue on its current trajectory. Religion in Myanmar. The overwhelming majority of Myanmars population practices Theravada Buddhismaround 88 percent. Christians make up just 6 percent of the population, 4 percent of the population is Muslim, 0.8 percent is animist, and 0.05 percent practice Hinduism. 188 (28 November, 2012), 2. Web As of 2019 the Yangon region was the most populous region in Myanmar with a population of over eight million. However, while Buddhist nationalists have clearly stoked violence and legitimized Islamophobic actions, there are many Buddhists who have tried to promote peace with their Muslim neighbors. Inflation Rate in Myanmar averaged 12.95 percent from 1998 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 54.02 percent in December of 2002 and a record low of -1.09 percent in December of 2011. Buddhism has been a significant influence on Myanmar's culture, art, and way of life for more than a thousand years. Over the last decade, hundreds of Muslims have been murdered, mosques have been destroyed, and hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes. WebCrime Statistics. Blanks mean an unknown value. WebThe United Nations Statistics Division collects, compiles and disseminates official demographic and social statistics on a wide range of topics. For example, one law promoted by monks in 2013 declared that Buddhist women could not marry a man of another faith without official permission from local authorities. [12] David Steinberg, Laws Enforce Discrimination in Myanmar, Asia Times Online (March 18, 2014), http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/SEA-01-180314.html. WebPew Forum on Religion & Public Life / Mapping the Global Muslim Population www.pewforum.org 39 Estimated Percentage Range of Shia by Country Afghanistan 10 Rising Buddhist-Burman ethno-nationalism, fanned by the 969 movement led by Buddhist monks, has resulted in the rapid dissemination of hate speech and reignited lingering resentment between communities. A city like Yangon can be proud of sheltering within it many religions and their monuments (mosques, cathedrals, pagodas, Sikh temples, Hindu temples and even a Synagogue!). Inflation Rate in Myanmar is expected to be 1200 percent by the end of this. In other words, they believe that they have only done wrong if the result of their action is what they explicitly intended. A>E `@q Today, a segment of Burman Buddhist monks represented by Ashin Wirathu is re-igniting sentiments of intolerance and flaming lingering resentment toward Rohingya, preaching hateful rhetoric and sowing fear in the local Buddhist population in an attempt to change the ethnic demographics of Rakhine State. On the official 969 website, Ashin Wirathu calls for Buddhists to prominently display 969 stickers, posters, flags and other items at their home and businesses prompting further religious divisions within Burmese society. Web Nearly 88 of Myanmars population identify themselves as Buddhist with other religious denominations such as Christians Muslims and Hindus making up the. 0000003981 00000 n Thus, the most populous regions are the Irrawaddy delta and the dry zone, and the highest densities are found in the upper delta, between Yangon and Hinthada (Henzada). Web The difference is that Myanmar or Burma as it was known As India is a close neighbor, Hinduism has had a regional influence for centuries and Hindu gods are sometimes included among the nats, or spirits, worshiped by some Burmese Buddhists. 0000006213 00000 n WebInflation Rate in Myanmar increased to 19.55 percent in July from 19.42 percent in June of 2022. H\0>E? B-x`u While the tangled roots of the Rohingya have played a critical role in the recent inter-religious violence between Rohingya and Buddhists, so too has the rise of Burman-Buddhist ethno-nationalism. And what could be done to avert sectarian violence, to foster tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and to promote reconciliation? Among his alleged crimes. [2] After the first of three Anglo-Burmese wars ended in 1826, Rakhine State was brought under British colonial administration, which had an open immigration policy that allowed an influx of Bengali Muslims into the newly colonized territory. 813-821. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. Rising Burman-Buddhist ethno-nationalism, represented by Buddhist monks, has played a key role in the recent waves of inter-religious violence. Some monasteries have organized humanitarian aid for Muslims who have been displaced by the violence. By 2013, in neighboring Bangladesh alone around 300,000 Rohingya refugees lived in camps along the border. On-the-ground reality may vary from what is presented here. In Myanmar, each village has a pagoda and a monastery for worship and religious ceremonies. All rights reserved. Are religious doctrinal differences primarily responsible for stoking intercommunal fear and hatred?