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Meiktila: A city divided by faith
Meiktila: A city divided by faith —
In March this year, the town of Meiktila in central Myanmar was engulfed in deadly sectarian violence that destroyed whole blocks of housing, shops and mosques.
David Grunebaum
Myanmar city divided by faith —
Thidar Hla (right) pictured at home in Meiktila with her two daughters: Hnin Ei Phyu (far left) and Moe Ei Phyu. They are one of thousands of families was forced to flee during clashes between Muslims and Buddhists.
David Grunebaum
Myanmar city divided by faith —
The remains of one of Meiktila's mosques after it was attacked and destroyed in the March violence.
David Grunebaum
Myanmar city divided by faith —
They family's modest home survived the unrest, while thousands of other homes were burned to the ground.
David Grunebaum
Myanmar city divided by faith —
Many other families have not been as lucky, with large parts of Meiktila razed to the ground.
David Grunebaum
Myanmar city divided by faith —
Myanmar's government has said it will replace all of the houses destroyed during the rioting.
David Grunebaum
Myanmar city divided by faith —
As a result, Muslims like Hnin Ei Phyu can only pray at home.