YANGON: Rakhine insurgents killed at least nine Myanmar police in the country’s western Rakhine State, local media reports have said.
Local media said the insurgents raided a police post in the village of Yoe Ta Yoke late on Saturday night.
San Aung Thein, the village’s administrator said nine police were killed by the insurgents. He, however, gave no details of the attack.
This is the second biggest attack on police this year. The insurgents had in January attacked on a station killing 13 police.
The insurgents have been fighting for autonomy for Rakhine. More than 5,000 people have been displaced so far, authorities said. (Agencies)
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