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Meikhtila IDPs face water shortages, sanitation issues

Some 900 Muslims from Meikhtila in central Burma who lost their homes in communal violence just over a year ago are now facing water shortages and sanitation-related diseases at the cramped shelter where they reside.

Meikhtila gears up for first Thingyan after riots

Last year's Thingyan celebrations were cancelled in Meikhtila, Mandalay Division, after deadly riots devastated the town. Residents still reeling from the incident await this year's water festival with extra enthusiasm.

Meikhtila: one year on and 8,000 remain in IDP camps

Carlos Sardiña Galache returns to Meikhtila and finds that rehabilitation efforts have been slow. Thousands of Buddhists and Muslims remain in IDP camps, but even those whose homes remain standing are often too afraid to go home.

Meikhtila one year on – 8,000 still displaced

Police security has been beefed up in the central Burmese town on the first anniversary of communal violence which led to the death of at least 13 people.

Calm restored after murder in Meikhtila

According to a police chief in Meikhtila, the murder of Pho Pyu by his brothers in law was fueled by a family dispute and was in no way linked to racial or religious background.

Knife-wielding soldier tries to rob bank in Meikhtila

A Burmese army captain was arrested on Tuesday morning in Mandalay division’s Meikhtila after a failed solo attempt at robbing the military-owned Innwa Bank.

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