YANGON, Myanmar - Security forces in western Myanmar have restored order after rioters burned hundreds of homes in sectarian violence that killed at least seven people, state-controlled media reported Saturday.
The rioting reflected long-standing tensions in Rakhine state between Buddhist residents and Muslims, many of whom are considered illegal settlers from Bangladesh. Although the root of the problem is localized - centering on resentment of the alleged cross-border outsiders - there is fear the trouble could spread elsewhere because the split also runs along religious lines.
