Buddhist-Muslim Violence Spreads In Burma -- News Updates March 25, 2013


Sectarian Violence Continues in Burma -- Voice of America

Sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims in central Burma is spreading, despite a state of emergency and the deployment of security forces.

The latest violence occurred Sunday in towns south of Meikhtila, the city worst hit by rioting and arson.

On Saturday, Burma's army took control of Meikhtila, about 130 kilometers north of the administrative capital of Naypyidaw. Officials say more than 20 people have been killed in that city.

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More News On The Spreading Buddhist-Muslim Violence In Burma

Burma communal rioting spreads outside Meiktila
-- BBC
Burma communal violence spreads -- The Guardian
Myanmar violence spreading -- UPI
Buddhist-Muslim Violence Spreads in Burma -- Time/AP
Myanmar government struggles to contain anti-Muslim hostility -- Reuters
Worries Over Violence Prompt Shutdown in Myanmar -- New York Times
Tensions persist between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar -- CNN
Myanmar government warns religious violence could threaten democratic reforms -- Washington Post/AP
Riot-hit Myanmar urges end to 'religious extremism' -- Global Post/AFP
Ma Kyi, displaced by Myanmar violence: “Everything was on fire” -- IRIN