A mob of Buddhists set fire to a Muslim prayer hall in Myanmar on Friday, the day that UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee appealed to the government to put an end to sectarian violence, the media reported on Saturday.
An eyewitness said the incident took place in Hpakant town, 652 km north of the capital Nay Pyi Taw, Efe news reported.
"Buddhist nationalists" demanded the Muslim prayer hall be demolished, saying it had been illegally constructed. (Courtesy of newindianexpress.com)
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