Anti-Muslim Violence Tears Apart Communities Near Rangoon — Special Report

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"OKKAN TOWNSHIP—A Buddhist mob advanced on War Yon Daw village with swords, stones and machetes, trapping any Muslims who were unable to escape. Moe Kyaw, 59, was caught by the mob in the attack on Tuesday afternoon in War Yon Daw, where Buddhists began attacks on Muslim communities on Tuesday, along with his family of five. The mob attacked his home from two sides, chasing the family down the street and hacking at them with their blades before burning down the house. ?As we ran away they hit us with knives and machetes. All of my family has suffered,” he said. ?My wife?s younger sister and my two daughters are missing. We haven?t had any information about where they are.” Moe Kyaw, a proud patriarch, broke down in tears as he recounted how the mob sliced at his head with swords, cutting his hands as he raised them to protect himself. ?We know all of the attackers? names. This is the first time that I?ve had a problem with my neighbors,” he said. ?We respect Buddhists, even though we are Muslims.”..."

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"The Irrawaddy"

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2013-05-02

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2013-05-02

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English

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