An international task force is needed to help tackle growing religious violence in Burma

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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..."

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Burma Campaign UK (Burma Briefing No. 19)

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2013-03-26

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2013-03-26

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English

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