Myanmar: 1,000 homes burned in communal clashes

Source: Adventist Development and Relief Agency International

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has responded to violent communal clashes in Myanmar by providing emergency water and hygiene kits to more than 8,000 internally displaced people.

A local dispute between Buddhist and Muslim groups in Mandalay region during March resulted in 44 fatalities and 61 injuries. Wide-spread arson attacks led to more than 1,000 homes being destroyed and more than 12,000 people being displaced.

“What started as a dispute between individuals quickly escalated into a violent conflict between these groups,” said Beryl Hartman, Humanitarian Coordinator for ADRA Australia.

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