YANGON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Eight more policemen have been killed in renewed terrorist attacks in Maungtaw, Myanmar's Rakhine state since Friday morning, bringing the total number of the police losing their lives to 13, according to a release from the Defense Services Office.
About 24 police posts in Maungtaw region were attacked with handmade bombs by extremist terrorists at 01:00 a.m. local time.
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UN condemns terrorist attacks in Myanmar's northern state
YANGON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Myanmar condemned the series of coordinated attacks on the security forces by extremists in the early hours on Friday.
In his statement released here on Friday, UN Resident Coordinator Renata Lok-Dessallien expressed deep condolence to the bereaved families of the police who lost their lives in the attacks, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
The statement called on all parties to refrain from violence, protect civilians, restore law and order and resolve issues through dialogue and peaceful means.
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UN condemns terrorist attacks in Myanmar's northern state
YANGON, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Myanmar condemned the series of coordinated attacks on the security forces by extremists in the early hours on Friday.
In his statement released here on Friday, UN Resident Coordinator Renata Lok-Dessallien expressed deep condolence to the bereaved families of the police who lost their lives in the attacks, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
The statement called on all parties to refrain from violence, protect civilians, restore law and order and resolve issues through dialogue and peaceful means.
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