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Comment, briefing & analysis from Burma Campaign UK...
"The consequences of failing to address the growing
religious tensions in Burma are so serious that they
justify the urgent creation of a task force which
helps Burma?s political and religious leaders, both
in government and in opposition, learn from the
past experience of the international community in
addressing these problems...
On 20th March violence erupted in Meiktilar,
central Burma, between Buddhists and Muslims.
While atrocities were committed on both sides in
the ensuing violence, the majority of victims were
Muslim, and Muslim shops, Mosques and people
were systematically attacked. Many lives have been
lost and thousands of people have fled their homes..."
Source/publisher:
Burma Campaign UK (Burma Briefing No. 19)
Date of Publication:
2013-03-26
Date of entry:
2013-03-26
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English