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Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk

A court in Myanmar sentenced seven Muslims to terms ranging from life to two years in prison Tuesday for the killing of a Buddhist monk during sectarian violence that is posing a serious challenge to President Thein Sein's reformist government. While the violence is contained for now, questions are arising over whether minority Muslims can find justice in overwhelmingly Buddhist Myanmar. No Buddhists have yet faced serious charges, despite atrocities...
Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk

Six Muslim men and one minor have been sentenced to jail terms ranging from life to two years in prison for involvement in the killing of a Buddhist monk during sectarian violence in central Myanmar. Thein Than Oo, a lawyer defending the men, said one of his clients was given life in prison for murder. Myat Ko Ko was also sentenced to an additional two years for unlawful assembly and...

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