Myanmar: Eye witness accounts of Meiktila massacre; Beaten, burnt and stabbed

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- By Assed Baig, AssedBaig.com Reports of what actually took place in the Central Myanmar town of Meiktila are still emerging. IDPs are beginning to speak out and tell the world of what they witnessed with their own eyes. “They beat them in front of me. I was watching. I can still see it.” Noor Bi, […]

Myanmar: Fire at an Islamic school in Yangon kills 13 children

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Residents ‘suspicious’ as school fire kills 13 amid Myanmar violence (Al Arabiya) – By Reuters A fire at an Islamic school in Yangon killed 13 children in the early hours of Tuesday in what officials said could have been an accident, but comes in the aftermath of a wave of violence against Muslims in Buddhist-majority […]

Oppression of Muslims in Burma

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Is Burma’s Anti-Muslim Violence Led by “Buddhist Neo-Nazis”?

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- By Ray Downs, Vice The logo of the 969 group. When most Westerners think of Buddhism, they think of smiling men with potbellies and inspirational quotes from Phil Jackson. “Buddhist neo-Nazi” sounds like a contradiction in terms. But in Burma, vicious anti-Muslim sentiment has been on the rise, and Buddhist extremists are responsible for attacking […]

Massacre in #Meiktila: That was my friend

A burnt property in Meiktila following attacks on Muslims,March 2013.
photo by Hein Aung

More deaths are likely in Burma in the coming weeks as anti-Muslim violence intensifies. – By Assed Baig Following recent attacks in central Myanmar against Muslims, the displaced have been fleeing to the central city of Mandalay. Buildings were burnt down and the “official” death toll stood at 32, as angry mobs roamed the streets. […]

Police ‘rescue’ team handed over Muslims to Buddhist mob, says eyewitness #Meiktila

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How Do Buddhist Attacks on Muslims Help Burma’s Government? #Meiktila

Residents walk past buildings burning in riot-hit Meiktila, central Myanmar. AFP: Soe Than Win

- By Russ Wellen, FPIF Cognitive dissonance aside, Buddhists — including monks — take up arms against Muslims in Burma while the government stands by. Global Post reports on another outbreak of sectarian violence in Burma this week that left “thousands homeless and more than 50 people confirmed dead. Video footage and photos taken at the […]

List of the Masjids and Madaris destroyed in #Meiktila, #Myanmar by Buddhists

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- By M-Media M-Media confirms that the following mosques and schools were destroyed by Buddhist rioters.  There are 20,500 refugees at different location in Meiktila. M-Media estimates that the violence  has cost 160 lives (130 Muslims and 30 Buddhists) List of the mosques and Islamic religious schools destroyed 1. Jamae’ Mosque (Ashaepyin Quarter, Located at the […]

Two killed as extremist Myanmar Buddhists torch mosques

Several photographs such as this one have appeared on social media sites. Though their authenticity cannot yet be confirmed, recurring shots by different sources indicate that hundreds of Meikhtila Buddhists gathered to destroy Muslim houses and shops in the town on Wednesday. (PHOTO: Operation Eye Facebook)

- By PressTV At least three people in Myanmar have been killed with five wounded as extremist Buddhists set fire to several mosques in the city of Meiktila. Clashes erupted late on Wednesday between extremist Buddhists and Muslim Rohingyas, according to a report issued by the Myanmar Police Force. Police imposed an overnight curfew to […]

Claims of a trade in Rohingya refugees

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- By ABC News MARK COLVIN: There are mounting allegations that the Thai military are trading Rohingya refugees from Western Burma to human traffickers. Last week PM broadcast allegations that Thai military officers shot and killed Rohingya off the Thai coast. But there also persistent accusations that Thai officials are involved in selling Rohingya to […]

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