Roundup on riots in Rakhine State on 14 June

4:30 pm 14 June There are now 45 rescue camps in Sittwe sheltering over 30,000 refugees, where rescue works are going on, according to Win Lat Foundation. 2:05 pm 14 June The evacuees from northern villages of Maungtaw Tonship were placed at (3) rescue camps namely Pharwetchaung, Ngakhuya and Kyeekanpyin. Over 500 in Pharwetchaung, about 720 in Ngakhuya, and 40 school teachers in Kyeekanpyin. The (3) camps are facing food shortage and Maungtaw could be able to supply only on 15 June. 1:45 pm 14 June Maungtaw was calm since the morning till 1:30 pm with heavy rain pouring down, keeping the people inside the house. The banks functioned until 12:00 noon. Four rescue camps in Maungtaw were provided with foodstuff by social associations. Rakhine nationals from Waitharli Villages returned home as advised by the responsible persons. Three houses were burned down in that village, which is located near the NASAKA Border Control Unit. The authorities informed the residents in Maungtaw about Section 144 at night time. 12:45 pm 14 June A body of Bengali was found in the drainage near Sittwe General Hospital which was assumed to be floated down from Aungmingalar Ward (or) Magyimyaing Ward. 12:00 noon 14 June There was no blaze similar to 13 June as t here was hevy rin in Sittwe. Rakhine State Minister for Electricity U Thar Lu Chay distributed rice to homeless people in (4) villages. 11:45 am 14 June Special Advisor to the UNSG Mr. Nambier arrived at Sittwe Airport at 11:40 am on 14 June and prepared to leave shortly, but the media persons did not have the opportunity to interview the UN official. 11:00 am 14 June The correspondent from EMG reported, “One vessel carrying rescue materials and aid left Sittwe for Buthitaung to provide to the homeless in Buthitaung and Maungtaw. 10:55 am 14 June A local said, “About 1,600 houses were burnt down in Sittwe. Thirty persons were arrested on attempt of arson in Sittwe. About 3,000 people from 400 households in Pauktaw are facing foot shortage. 9:10 am 14 June The correspondent from EMG reported, “Sittwe is calm since the morning with heavy down pour. Some Bengali assaulted with catapults to Rakhine houses in Kathay Village. They ran away when Myanmar troops warning shots in the air.” “There was news that six Bengalis were dead. Three from Mingan and they were carrying fire blazing materials.” “Yesterday, about 100 houses was burned down in Kontan Village of Rathedaung area. One Bengali intentionally burned his own house and the blaze blew to the other houses. There were about 600 Bengalis coming from Sittwe to Rathedaung. Last night at midnight four Hindus and 14 Maramargyis were taken away in (3) vehicles by Myanmar troops and Police Forces, reported by EMG correspondent on 14 June. http://eversion.news-eleven.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=627:roundup-on-riots-in-rakhine-state-on-14-june&catid=42:weekly-eleven-news&Itemid=109