Myanmar's President Thein Sein has presage to take action against instigators of last week’s religious riots in Mandalay, while saying the misuse of newfound media freedoms was responsible for escalating tensions.
Two people were killed in the violence, while at least 14 people were injured.
Clashes that began last Tuesday in Myanmar’s second-biggest city were sparked by reports on social media that a Buddhist woman had been raped by two Muslim men.
Fighting continued throughout the week, mostly at night, until the government imposed a curfew in the city.
Serious action will be taken against those who intentionally spread hate speech and caused the riots, regardless of their race or religion,” he said.
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