Myanmar authorities killed two Muslims in IDP camp: UNHCR

YANGON, : United Nation’s High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday revealed that atleast two Muslims were shot dead and six others severely injured in firing of security forces at refugee camp here.
The incident took place on Thursday when security forces tried to break up a dispute at the Kyein Ni Pyin camp in Pauktaw area where atleast at least 4,400 displaced people were stationed and among these mainly Rohingya Muslims whose homes were torched in deadly clashes with ethnic Rakhine locals.
UNHCR failed to confirm that whether the slain persons were confirmly Rohingyas as the camp is home to both the ethnic group and Kaman Muslims.
According to a spokeswoman for the UNHCR, "We are appealing to the authorities to handle the matter in a peaceful and calm way to avoid fuelling further violence and loss of life.
A spokesman for Rakhine State government confirmed that two Muslims were killed in the incident. AFP