Security Beefed Up in Thandwe Following Attacks on Muslims

Myanmar security forces have been increased in and around the Rakhine State town of Thandwe following an outbreak of anti-Muslim violence on Sunday evening, Win Myaing, the secretary of the Documentation Information Department for the Rakhine State Government told Mizzima.

He added that a curfew had been put in place in line with Section 144 of the Penal Code*, and said that calm had been restored to the seaport town.

“We will handle this situation effectually and in accordance with the law to prevent these incidents happening in future,” said Win Myaing.

Two men from Thandwe have been...