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Comment: There are several controversial or negative claims that are not cited. For example, "International organizations such as the United Nations... have condemned his support for the military junta". You cannot make such statements without a reliable source - and it should be easy to source if the UN really said it. MarcGarver (talk) 16:14, 21 November 2024 (UTC)
Pauk Ko Taw | |
|---|---|
ပေါက်ကိုယ်တော် | |
| Personal | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| School | Theravada |
| Movement | Ma Ba Tha |
| Other names | Ashin Ariawuntha |
| Monastic name | Warthawa |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
Pauk Ko Taw (Burmese: ပေါက်ကိုယ်တော်; pronounced [paʊʔ kò dɔ̀], also known as Ashin Ariawuntha (Burmese: အရှင်အရီးအဝုန်းသ; pronounced [ʔəʃɪ̀ɴ ʔəɹíəwʊ́ɴθə]) is a Burmese Buddhist monk involved in both religious and political movements in Myanmar.[1][2] He is known for his advocacy of Buddhism in the political sphere and his association with nationalist groups such as Ma Ba Tha (Patriotic Association of Myanmar). His views on nationalism and Buddhism's role in Myanmar's politics have attracted both support and criticism.[3][4]
Early life and ordination
[edit]Pauk Ko Taw was born in Myanmar and later adopted the monastic name Warthawa.[5] He eventually became known as Ashin Ariawuntha, a name associated with his public persona and involvement in nationalist movements.[6] Specific details about his early life and monastic training are limited, and his public influence grew primarily through his political and social activities.[7]
Involvement with Ma Ba Tha
[edit]Pauk Ko Taw rosed to prominence within Ma Ba Tha, a Buddhist nationalist organization that advocates for the protection of Myanmar's Buddhist identity.[8] The group's view on religious identity have sparked controversy, with critics claiming that its rhetoric fosters intolerance and contributes to religious and ethnic tensions, particularly against Myanmar’s Muslim minority. Pauk Ko Taw has expressed support for the group's objectives, which include safeguarding Buddhism in Myanmar and advocating policies perceived by some as promoting religious nationalism.[9]
Support for the military junta
[edit]Pauk Ko Taw has openly supported Myanmar’s military junta, especially following the 2021 coup. His alignment with the junta has drawn both support from its proponents and criticism from pro-democracy activists, and some Buddhist leaders, human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International,United Nations, and Burma Human Rights Network.[10][11][12] Critics from news publishing organizations from Myanmar such as Frontier Myanmar and Burma Human Rights Network, argue that his support for the military is controversial due to the military’s alleged human rights abuses and its suppression of civilian protests.[13]
His connection to the junta has led to his categorization as a key figure within Myanmar’s Buddhist nationalist movements, which are seen by news organizations and international organizations such as Frontier Myanmar, Burma Human Rights Network, and Progressive Voice Myanmar, as contributing to the country’s ethnic and religious conflicts.[14]
Pyu Saw Htee militia Connections
[edit]Pauk Ko Taw has also been linked to thePyusawhti militias, paramilitary groups that support the military junta and has been involved in violent activities.[15] The militia has faced allegations of conducting extrajudicial killings and intimidation. These associations have further attracted criticism from human rights groups.[16]
Influence and criticism
[edit]Pauk Ko Taw remains a polarizing figure in Myanmar.[17] He has garnered support from segments of the population that aligns with his nationalist and pro-military views. However, his stance has sparked strong opposition from critics such as human rights group from Myanmar such as Frontier Myanmar, Progressive Voice Myanmar, and Burma Human Rights Network, who contend that his actions exacerbate the country's religious and ethnic divisions. International organizations have raised concerns over his support for the military junta, particularly amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "As defeats mount, Buddhist extremists start to desert Myanmar's military regime". AsiaNews. 24 January 2024.
- ^ Jonathan Head (24 January 2024). "Myanmar's army is losing - and facing fire from a militant monk". BBC News.
- ^ "Nationalist Monk Briefly Detained After Joining Chant Calling for Myanmar's Leader to Step Down". The Irrawaddy. 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Buddhist monk leading deadly pro-junta militias in Myanmar's Sagaing region". Radio Free Asia. 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Myanmar: General Hlaing could be forced to resign". Agenzia Nova. 22 January 2024.
- ^ Aung Zay, Nay Min Ni (23 August 2024). "Monk who led junta-trained militias condemns Myanmar junta's abductions for forced recruitment". Myanmar NOW.
- ^ Thomas Kean. "Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing". The Diplomat.
- ^ Hein Htet Kyaw (2 October 2024). "An Investigation into 969 nationalist Buddhist movement in Burma". Atheist Alliance International.
- ^ "Death toll from floods and landslides continues to rise; UN alarmed by airstrikes that kill at least 10 children". Democratic Voice of Burma. 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Human rights in Myanmar Amnesty International". Amnesty International. 2023.
- ^ "Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar - Report of the Secretary -General (A/78/278)". United Nations Myanmar. 31 August 2023.
- ^ "In this month's (the month of October) monitoring, the hate speech targeted the most was PDF and the second most was the Arakan Army (AA) and the third was the Muslim community. Moreover, hate speeches targeting NUG, Rohingya ethnicity and the Muslim community were found as well". Burma Human Rights Network. 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Myanmar's coup: three years on". Atlas of Wars. 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Myanmar Digital Coup Quarterly: November 2023-January 2024". EngageMedia. 5 February 2024.
- ^ "3 years after coup, Myanmar junta chief under unprecedented pressure". Bangkok Post. 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Will the Myanmar Junta Boss Step Down? All Sides Now Want Him Gone". The Irrawaddy. 22 January 2024.
- ^ Showe Showe (16 September 2024). "Saffron Washing: The Myanmar Military's Exploitation of Buddhism". The Diplomat.
- ^ "Growing Demands for Coup Leader General Min Aung Hlaing to Resign Exposes Internal Splits inside the Junta". Burma News International. 19 January 2024.