8 dead in clashes between Myanmar army, militants
Around 8 people died and 36 were arrested on Saturday in clashes between Myanmar's army and suspected Rohingya Muslim militants in Rakhine State, according to Myanmar's state media. The clashes reportedly started when 60 attackers armed with guns, knives, and spears ambushed government troops. Notably, media and aid workers cannot enter Rakhine state in spite of reports of rights abuses.