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State of emergency declared after riot deaths in Burma town

A state of emergency has been declared in a central Burmese town where at least 20 people have been killed in violence between Buddhists and Muslims.

State of emergency declared after riot deaths in Burma town

Fri, 22 Mar, 2013 - 10:55

A state of emergency has been declared in a central Burmese town where at least 20 people have been killed in violence between Buddhists and Muslims.

Burmese President Thein Sein made the announcement in a statement broadcast on state television today.

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