Buddhists sentenced for sectarian violence in Burma

25 Burmese Buddhists have been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for murder and other crimes during a night of riots, fires and killings in central Burma.

Although the sentences come after weeks of Muslims being punished for sectarian violence, the sentences do not match up to instances of Muslims receiving life sentences for single killings in sectarian violence.

See the Guardian for full report.

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