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At Least 14 Killed in Myanmar Monastery Bombing
MYANMAR, 23 August
By John_Doe
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Damaged buildings at a Buddhist monastery site in Myanmar following an air strike.
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BBC
A military air strike hit a Buddhist monastery while people were praying. Opposition groups say the dead include those attending a meditation retreat.
A deadly air strike hit a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar, killing at least 14 people. Opposition groups say the attack happened while people were inside praying and taking part in a meditation retreat. Reports from several news agencies confirm the death toll. The strike adds to the ongoing violence in the country as the military continues to fight against local opposition groups. So far, there has been no official statement from the military regarding the bombing. People who witnessed the event say it was a targeted strike on the religious site. This story is still developing as more infor…