YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The chief minister of Myanmar’s Rakhine state that has been embroiled in sectarian violence has retired and the country’s religious affairs minister has been fired.
An announcement signed by President Thein Sein gave no explanation for Hla Maung Tin’s retirement or for the sacking of Hsan Sint.
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