Difference between Sri Lanka and Myanmar

The media has recently reported that a riot broke out between Muslims and the Buddhist extremists in the southern part of Sri Lanka. The government promptly declared a state of emergency to contain the riot. Several instigators have been held by the law enforcement agencies. Due to these steps, the riot did not turn more violent and deadly.

On the other hand, when the Buddhist monks instigated hate in Myanmar against the Rohingya community, the government took little action. The hatred soon found violent expression, culminating in widespread massacre, rape, and expulsion of the Rohingyas.

Myanmar should learn from its fellow Buddhist-majority state as to how it should act to safeguard its minorities.