Emergency In Myanmar State Following Riots -- Al Jazeera
Curfew imposed in Rakhine towns amid fears of further violence between Muslims and Buddhists.
President Thein Sein has declared a state of emergency in western Myanmar following deadly clashes between local Buddhists and Muslim Bengalis.
State television on Sunday said a dusk to dawn curfew has been imposed in the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe and three other townships. Public gathering of more than five persons were also banned.
The move follows rioting on Friday in two other areas of Rakhine state that, according to state media, left at least seven people dead and 17 wounded, and saw hundreds of houses burned down.
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More News On Myanmar's Ethnic Tensions
Myanmar declares state of emegency -- Deutsche Welle
Muslim, Buddhist mob violence threatens new Myanmar image -- Reuters
Crisis in Myanmar Over Buddhist-Muslim Clash -- New York Times
Britain calls for Myanmar talks as violence erupts -- AFP
Conflicts Endanger Reform in Myanmar -- International Herald Tribune
Myanmar Declares State of Emergency in Rakhine -- CRI English
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