WATCH: Myanmar monk's funeral sparks public outcry against military

A crowd of Buddhist clergy and devotees attend the cremation of the late monk Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa in Bago, Myanmar   -  
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The incident revealed complexities in the military's relationship with Buddhism, central to Myanmar's cultural fabric. Initially blamed on resistance fighters, the monk's death was later confirmed as a military shooting, triggering public outcry and eroding military credibility among Buddhists. The episode underscores ongoing challenges for Myanmar's military government, grappling with widespread opposition since seizing power in 2021.

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