Myanmar\u2019s military has launched air attacks on a central town known to be a bastion of opposition to the coup carried out two years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dozens of people were killed and wounded in the attack which has been one of the worst since the military seized control of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The air raids occurred as residents gathered for the inauguration of an administrative office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No immediate response from Myanmar\u2019s military rulers was available. Three first responders were killed in a second attack while rescue work was being carried out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than one million people have been displaced as the military steps up artillery attacks and air raids. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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