Buddhist
Burmese 969 / Ma Ba Tha movement (U Wirathu)
24/40· HighConfidence: High
Burmese Buddhist nationalist movement associated with U Wirathu and Ashin Wirathu. Documented anti-Rohingya rhetoric linked to 2017+ UN-recognised genocide.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control6/10
Thought Control7/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+1)
+1 for documented anti-Rohingya rhetoric linked to 2017+ genocide.
Founded
2001+
Members
Substantial influence beyond formal membership
Active in
Asia
In context
The 969 Movement and Ma Ba Tha combine political Buddhism with anti-Muslim nationalism. U Wirathu's rhetoric documented by UN Fact-Finding Mission as contributing to genocide environment. Distinct from mainstream Burmese Theravada Buddhism.
Legal cases & controversies
- UN Fact-Finding Mission 2018 findings
Timeline
- 2001969 Movement initial activities
- 2017Anti-Rohingya genocide begins
Sources
- UN Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (2018)
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.