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Myanmar Imposes Emergency Rule as Death Toll Hits 20
[An Nahar] Myanmar declared a state of emergency Friday for a riot-hit town where 20 people have been killed in Buddhist-Mohammedan violence that has sparked fears of spreading unrest.Swathes of Meiktila, located 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of the capital Naypyidaw ...generally translated as royal capital, seat of the kingor abode of kingsbecause the current general in charge has a massive ego. It was founded in 2002 because Rangoon was worn out. Traditionally, Naypyidaw was used as a suffix to the names of royal capitals, such as Mandalay, which was called Yadanabon Naypyidaw in Burmese... , have been reduced to ashes as the authorities struggle to establish control after three days of festivities and arson. "At least 20 people have been killed. We estimate that it could be higher but it is also difficult for us to gather all the figures," a police officer who did not want to be named told Agence La Belle France Presse. The president's office said the state of emergency would enable the military to help restore order. Oh, good job! They managed to end a state of emergency that ran from 1962 to a few weeks ago. Now they get another one. The situation was extremely tense on Friday with groups of men -- including Buddhist monks -- armed with knives and sticks prowling the streets. Many of the town's Mohammedan residents have fled their homes. Posted by: Fred 2013-03-23 |
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