Aung said nine people had been arrested over the violence . 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 .
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 .