Myanmar: 56 people died in sectarian violence

In Rakhine state, western Myanmar, sectarian violence continues to be severe with increasing casualties.

At least 56 people were killed, 64 injured and nearly 2,000 homes destroyed in sectarian violence that flared up again on October 21 between Buddhists and Muslims in four towns in the state, a Myanmar government official said on October 25.

Among the dead were 25 men and 31 women.

(Source: borderlessnewsandviews.com)

According to incomplete statistics, sectarian violence in Rakhine state since June has killed at least 90 people, injured hundreds, destroyed over 3,000 houses and forced 75,000 people to flee their homes.

The state government had to declare a state of emergency and a curfew.

Tensions in Rakhine have flared after a Buddhist woman was sexually assaulted and murdered by three Muslim men, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis in the region.

In the face of the resurgence of religious violence in western Myanmar, the United Nations has expressed "deep concern" and called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and remain calm to restore order in the region. The US also asked the Myanmar government to take immediate action to end the violence./.

According to (TTXVN) - DT