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Myanmar takes first step to ease Buddhist-Muslim tension
Rohingya Muslims are still fleeing, more than six weeks after Rohingya insurgents attacked security forces in western Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Tue Oct 10 2017
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Curfew imposed after a Muslim and a Buddhist killed in Myanmar riots
Myanmar's second-largest city was put under curfew on Thursday after two people were killed in the latest outbreak of Buddhist-Muslim violence to convulse the former junta-ruled nation.
Thu Jul 03 2014
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Sri Lanka bans Time 'Buddhist Terror' edition
Sri Lanka has banned the latest issue of Time magazine over its cover story on Myanmar's Buddhist-Muslim clashes, which it said could hurt religious sentiment on the island, an official said Tuesday.
Tue Jul 02 2013
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Myanmar bans Time's 'Buddhist Terror' cover story
Myanmar late Tuesday banned a controversial Time magazine cover story on Buddhist-Muslim religious violence "to prevent further conflict".
Wed Jun 26 2013
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Myanmar president rejects religious extremism
Myanmar President Thein Sein on Thursday vowed a tough response to religious extremists after a wave of deadly Buddhist-Muslim violence in the former army-ruled nation.
Fri Mar 29 2013
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US watching handling of Myanmar violence
The United States is closely monitoring how Myanmar leaders quell a wave of sectarian violence, urging them to respect human rights in ending the bloodshed.
Wed Mar 27 2013