Category Archives: Islam
Some thoughts on Arakan State’s bloodshed
This past week, my Facebook newsfeed has been bombarded by photos, pictures, slogans and status updates all centered around the Buddhist-Muslim killings in Burma’s Arakan State. To be sure, I’ve … Continue reading
12 June 2012 · 4 Comments
Al-Qaeda connections to Burma?
Burma seems like an unlikely safe haven for extremist terrorists. Its society is tightly controlled, with many residents forced to notify their village headmen of any guests for merely staying … Continue reading
20 August 2007 · 6 Comments
Stigmas of being Indian and Muslim
The recent Economist article (“Unlikely sanctuary”) on Burmese Muslims living in Yunnan, China inspired me to write about the rampant discrimination Indians, and in particular, Indian Muslims face in Burma. … Continue reading
5 July 2007 · 3 Comments
