Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Press Release Team
Press Release No (16/2013)
2 October, 2013
13th Waning of Tawthalin, 1375 ME
Press release on Thandwe incident

1. A verbal dispute among local people ignited riots on 29 September in Thandwe, Rakhine State. The violent incidents left casualties on both sides and some houses were damaged. The President was deeply touched with the incidents like the people who suffered loss of lives and property.

2. Occurrence of conflicts made a loss not for Rakhine State but for the State while all-out efforts are being made for ensuring peace and stability, rule of law and socio-economic development.

3. Government will take measures for bringing an end to the conflicts as quick as possible, bringing rioters to trial in accord with the law and rebuilding the houses which were burnt down. Public are urged to cooperate with officials in order to avoid recurrence of conflicts.

Press Release Team