About 150 angry Buddhists and monks attacked newly-converted Christians in Burma in July, destroying their homes and property and injuring seven people.
In a village in North West Burma’s Sagaing Region, the mob threw stones and broke into houses two days after two families put their trust in Christ and left Buddhism. Four women and three men were hit with stones and sticks and suffered injuries on their heads, faces and backs. Three motorbikes were destroyed.
The Buddhists told local press that the Christian villagers sang and preached late into the night to celebrate and welcome the new Christians. The local Buddhists said that the Assembly of God church members, visiting from neighbouring Chin state, held services for three days, prompting them to attack on the third day.
