In his news conference, Mr Moon pointed to the current corruption and incompetency allegations surrounding Ms Park's own party.

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Religious Affairs Minister Myint Maung told a delegation of senior monks that the police regretted the injuries, which he blamed on the "incompetency" of the authorities.

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So, why would the Pakistani government endure the embarrassment and charges of incompetency that have come with appearing not to know the U.S. was conducting a raid on their soil without permission?

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