| This thesis examines the situation of the Rohingya in Myanmar. The Rohingya, the largest group of Muslims within Myanmar, have faced persecution for years. Understanding the Rohingya’s current situation necessitates understanding the Buddhist influence in Myanmar and their ties with the power elites: the military, the economic elites and the government, or political elites. The influence of the Buddhists along with the power elites has been instrumental in the near eradication of the Muslim Rohingyas from Myanmar through human rights violations and civil rights violations. Understanding the history of the Rohingyas and the actions taken by the Buddhists, the military, the economic elites and the political elites help explain the Rohingya’s situation today and help describe what is needed to help the Rohingya people. |