Muslim - Buddhist Unrest Intensifies In Bangladesh

Bangladesh Braces For More Muslim Attacks On Buddhist Sites -- Voice of America

NEW DELHI — Bangladesh has increased security in the south east after Muslim protesters set fire to Buddhist temples and homes, attacks that were triggered by a Facebook photo of a burnt Quran, the Muslim holy book.

Soldiers and border guards Monday patrolled Buddhist-majority villages in Cox’s Bazar district. Authorities also banned gatherings as people fled after angry Muslims went on a rampage Saturday and Sunday, torching Buddhist shrines, smashing statues and attacking homes.

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More News On Muslim Attacks On Buddhist Sites

Bangladesh Muslims torch Buddhist shrines, police say -- CNN
Bangladesh Muslims torch Buddhist temples over Facebook photo -- Daily News/Reuters
Bangladesh put on alert after attacks -- Khaleej Times/AP
Bangladesh violence blame spread -- UPI

Bangladesh Muslims torch Buddhist temples over Facebook photo -- Daily News/Reuters
Bangladesh put on alert after attacks -- Khaleej Times/AP
Bangladesh violence blame spread -- UPI
Bangladesh rampage over Facebook Koran image -- BBC
Hundreds arrested after religious riots in Bangladesh -- Big News Network
300 held in Bangladesh for attacks on Buddhists -- The International News
Bangladesh blames Muslim Rohingyas for temple attacks -- Reuters

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