Three people are dead after violent clashes between Christians and Muslims in Myanmar . Radical Buddhist monks appeared to play a role in inciting mobs , says rights researcher . Myanmar has had numerous outbursts of anti - Muslim violence in recent years . The violence threatens the country 's peaceful transition from periods of military rule .
Two people are dead after violent clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar . Radical Buddhist monks appeared to play a role in inciting mobs , says rights researcher . Myanmar has had numerous outbursts of anti-Muslim violence in recent years . The violence threatens the country 's fledgling transition from decades of military rule .