Rakhine People Urge Military Council Withdraw Soldiers from Pagodas During Thingyan Festival

Residents in Rakhine State are demanding the withdrawal of soldiers from the Military Council who are stationed in the pagodas so that they can freely observe the Sabbath during Thingyan. During the upcoming Thingyan period, the presence of soldiers in these pagodas is making it difficult for the Buddhist Rakhine people to freely engage in acts of merit such as pouring water,

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