Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

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Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

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The Philippines expressed concern about an airstrike in Myanmar’s Rakhine State that caused deaths, injuries, and destruction. As ASEAN chair, Manila said it was prepared to facilitate regional discussions on assistance to Myanmar.

MANILA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over anairstrikein Myanmar's Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and destruction, and stood ready to facilitate discussions within the regional bloc on how best to assist Myanmar.

World Conflict Politics Myanmar Rakhine State airstrike civilian casualties Philippines ASEAN

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