2012 Rakhine State riotes
2012 CE.
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The 2012 Rakhine State riots were a series of conflicts primarily between ethnic Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar, though by October Muslims of all ethnicities had begun to be targeted. The riots came after weeks of sectarian disputes, including the gang rape and murder of a Rakhine woman, which police allege was committed by three Rohingya Muslims. On 8 June 2012, Rohingyas began to protest after Friday's prayers in Maungdaw township. More than a dozen residents were killed after police started firing. A state of emergency was declared in Rakhine, allowing the military to participate in administration of the region. As of 22 August 2012, there were 88 official casualties: 57 Muslims and 31 Buddhists. An estimated 90,000 people were displaced by the violence. Rohingya NGOs accused the Burmese army and police of playing a role in targeting Rohingyas through mass arrests and arbitrary violence, though in-depth research by the International Crisis Group reported that members of both communities were grateful for the protection provided by the military.
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