YANGON, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Myanmar government on Saturday announced the lifting of state of emergency in riot-hit four townships of Meikhtila district in the northern Mandalay region 120 days after the imposition, saying that peace and stability have been restored in the areas, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
The government imposed state of emergency in Meikhtila, Wandwin, Mahlaing and Thazi townships following the outbreak of deadly communal riot on March 22.
The riot, which has left more than 10,000 people homeless out of around 500,000 population in Meikhtila, was then sparked by a brawl between buyers and sellers over a bit of gold clip at a gold shop on March 20.
During the clashes, 43 people were killed and 86 others injured, with 1,355 houses, shops and buildings destroyed and 39 various vehicles burnt.
The riot later spread to more than a dozen other townships.
The police has arrested 68 culprits, 30 of whom have been sentenced to various jail terms.
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/07/20/myanmar-lifts-state-of-emergency-in-riot-hit-district/
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