Muslims have been regularly attacked in the area.
Myanmar authorities issued a statement, saying the prayer session threatened “stability and the rule of law” in the area. That is a common refrain from the government as they deny Muslims free travel, education, and basic rights.
Schools have been shutdown after ultra-nationalists objected that Muslims were illegally praying there.
The plight of Muslims in this area is a true humanitarian disaster. They are being abused entirely because of their faith and the violence against their community has been supported from some radical monks.