1 dead as Buddhists, Muslims clash in Myanmar May 29, 2013 - 18:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - State television has reported that new violence between Buddhists and Muslims in northeastern Myanmar has left one person dead and four injured, AP reported. The report did not identify the victims or their religions. Most if not all of Wednesday, May 29 attacks in the town of Lashio appeared to be carried out by Buddhists on Muslim targets. The unrest began Tuesday after a Muslim man reportedly splashed gasoline on a Buddhist woman and set her alight. The man was arrested but Buddhist mobs took revenge by burning a mosque, a Muslim school and other buildings. Calm had appeared to return Wednesday morning, but Buddhist gangs on motorcycles rumbled through the streets swinging sticks and iron rods, and a movie theater was reportedly burned down.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
