Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest
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Tensions Rising: The Buddhist Protest and Government Clashes
This chapter explores the intensifying conflict between the Buddhist community and the South Vietnamese government under President Diem, focusing on a pivotal Buddhist procession that turns violent. The unfolding events question the government's portrayal of the clash and highlight the struggle for religious freedom in a divided society.
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