Asia - Voice of America: Death Toll Rises in Burma's Sectarian Violence

Asia - Voice of America asia

Death Toll Rises in Burma's Sectarian Violence Jun 14th 2012, 17:44 Officials say 28 people have died in Burma's western Rakhine state, as a top U.N. envoy visits there to assess tensions between Buddhists and Muslims. The outbreak of sectarian violence between ethnic Rahkines and ethnic Rohingyas has caused death and property damage on both sides. Officials say tens of thousands of people have been displaced, more than 2,500 homes burned, and food and water supplies are growing scarce. U.N. officials say that Vijay Nambiar, Secretary-General Ban ... Media files: 1CCE88A0-EB5F-469D-B766-92785020D637_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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