Muslim Political Activity in Transitional Myanmar

Nicholas Farrelly

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    Abstract

    This chapter offers the first analysis of the dynamics of Muslim engagement in the political arena in Myanmar. Coming at a critical time in Myanmar’s electoral history, the chapter deftly captures the nature and extent of Muslim political participation and the particular geographical concentration in Rakhine State. It recognises that the handful of political parties that rely on a Muslim supporter base are primarily active in northern Rakhine State, although some non-Muslim political parties such as the military-backed political party, the USDP, have several Rohingya members of parliament. The chapter provides original, detailed profiles of several of the main political parties in which Muslims are active.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIslam and the State in Myanmar: Muslim-Buddhist Relations and the Politics of Belonging
    EditorsMelissa Crouch
    Place of PublicationIndia
    PublisherOxford University Press
    Volume1
    ISBN (Print)9780199461202
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

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