Myanmar: One policeman and 14 protesters killed in clashes

State-run MRTV television, on the other hand, reported that one policeman was killed and three were injured in clashes in Bago, in central Myanmar. The report states that the protesters threw stones and used catapults, while it is being investigated whether they also used weapons.

Officer Kiao Naing Oo died of a chest injury.

To date, the army that overthrew the political government in Myanmar has confirmed the death of only one police officer. More than 80 protesters have lost their lives in the protests.

China, meanwhile, has urged Myanmar authorities to stop the violence and protect Chinese companies and their employees after attacking Beijing-funded factories.

China’s state-run English-language television channel CGTN reported that many people were injured in the attacks but the identities of the attackers have not been established.

“China urges Myanmar to take further effective measures to stop all acts of violence, to punish the perpetrators as provided by law and to secure the lives and property of Chinese companies and their personnel in Myanmar,” the channel added. citing a statement from the Chinese embassy.

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