Eight dead in army and militants’ clashes
Hanoi (VNA) – At least eight people died in clashes between the Myanmar army and the supposed Rohingya Muslim militants, the local media said on November 13.
Skirmishes took place on November 12 in villages in the north of Rakhine, leaving one officer, one soldier, and six attackers dead. Meanwhile, 36 other people believed to be involved were arrested.
According to the Global New Light of Myanmar, about 60 attackers armed with guns, knives and spears ambushed government troops in the morning.
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Attackers killed in continued clashes in Myanmar
Hanoi (VNA) – A total of 25 attackers were killed in clashes as the Myanmar’s troops conducted clearance operation in the southern state of Rakhine, reported Myawaddy, the country’s militant media.
Dozens of armed insurgents set fire to 130 houses in villages of Mayintaung, Pwintphyuchaung, Gwason and Dargyizartaung near Maungtaw town before fleeing.
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