Wednesday, October 02, 2013

Woman, 94, killed as Buddhist rioters attack Muslim villages in Myanmar...

Buddhist mobs killed a 94-year-old Muslim woman and torched more than 70 homes on Tuesday as sectarian violence again gripped Myanmar's Rakhine state despite a visit by President Thein Sein, officials and residents said.

With attacks reported in several villages on the outskirts of Thandwe, where tensions have been mounting for days, the number of causalities could rise.

More than 700 rioters, some swinging swords, took to the streets in Thabyuchaing, about 20 kilometres north of the coastal town, on Tuesday afternoon, police officer Kyaw Naing said.

An elderly Muslim woman died from stab wounds in the clashes that followed, the officer said, putting the number of houses set on fire at between 70 and 80.

 Smouldering buildings — and several injured Buddhist Rakhines — were seen in Shwe Hlay. A police officer said Linthi also was hit by rioters. Both villages are about 17 kilometres from Thandwe. Full story...

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