Myanmar convicts arrested Buddhists for anti - Muslim violence , bloodshed in March . At least 43 people died , mostly displaces in central city of Myanmar . Riots began March 20 , lasted for three days , until state of emergency declared . The wave of violence that swept the city included beatings , arson and immolations . Myanmar , also known as Burma , is on path of democratic , economic development .
Myanmar convicts arrested Buddhists for anti - Muslim violence , bloodshed in March . At least 43 people died , mostly displaces in central city of Myanmar . Riots began March 20 , lasted for three days , until state of emergency declared . Myanmar , also known as Burma , is on path of democratic , economic development .