Monday, April 1, 2013

Human Rights Watch Critical Of Myanmar Government's Response To Sectarian Violence



Burma Urged to Prosecute Perpetrators of Sectarian Unrest -- Voice of America

BANGKOK — Burma is being urged to hold accountable those responsible for sectarian violence in March, mainly targeted at Muslims, that left at least 43 people dead, dozens injured, and thousands homeless. The attacks shook Muslim communities and raised concerns about sectarian unrest spreading.

A dispute between a Muslim gold shop owner and a Buddhist customer in central Burma's Meiktila township escalated into three days of mob violence, mainly against the Muslim population.

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More News On The Sectarian Unrest In Burma

Before and after photographs show extent of anti-Muslim violence in Burma -- The Times
Entire Neighborhoods Burned To The Ground In Myanmar Violence -- Business Insider
Human Rights Watch says Myanmar gov’t must act strongly to stop attacks on Muslim community -- Washington Post/AP
Myanmar destruction troubles rights group -- UPI
Human rights group seeks Myanmar inquiry -- UPI
Myanmar police failed to stop killing, arson: HRW -- AFP
Myanmar needs a concerted way to respond to riots -- Eric Randolph, The National

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