The 2012 siege of Kyauk Phyu began at the mosque near the edge of the Muslim quarter situated between two ethnic Rakhine areas, which is now an empty field. In order to reach the town center, ethnic Rakhines needed to cross the Bengali village. Adjacent to the now overgrown field remains a derelict house, which […]
Seven Days in Rakhine: Day One — The Kyauk Phyu No-Go Zone
The day is bright and sunny, another fresh day as you go to the market stalls to get some things for supper. However, on the way you begin to hear frightened screaming, and wonder at the commotion. Then you start seeing smoke and fire, and people are running for their lives. As you continue through […]