UAE strongly condemns attack on monastery in Myanmar
The attack resulted in the deaths of a number of innocent civilians, including children.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, which aim to destabilise security and stability.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the friendly people of Myanmar over this heinous attack.
At least 23 people were confirmed dead, including four children, witnesses had said on Friday.
The monastery housed around 200 people displaced by nearby fighting between the army and pro-democracy forces.
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