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At least 20 killed in Myanmar junta attack as paramotors widen air war
At least 40 people were killed and dozens injured when Myanmar's military used motorised paragliders to bomb civilians during a festival and anti-junta protest, Amnesty International said.
- Witnesses reported that many were injured and bodies were difficult to identify after the attack, which took place just seven minutes after warnings were given.
- Amnesty International condemned the bombing as part of a 'disturbing trend' and called for urgent protection for civilians in Myanmar.
- The military junta, which has controlled Myanmar since a 2021 coup, has intensified its attacks against armed resistance groups during the civil conflict.
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At Least 24 Killed As Army Paraglider Bombs Buddhist Festival In Myanmar
What kind of government bombs its own people on a national holiday? That’s the grim question haunting Myanmar today.At least 24 people were killed and 47 wounded. The country’s military dropped two bombs from a motorized paraglider onto a peaceful candlelight vigil in Chaung U township.The crowd had gathered to mark the Thadingyut full moon festival — and to demand freedom for political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.“It all happened in s…
At least 24 people died and 47 were injured, after the Myanmar army fired two bombs with the help of a parameter. The attack occurred last night, when about 100 people stayed in Chaung U for a national festival, according to...
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Leaning Left28Leaning Right32Center20Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Right
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- 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 35%
C 25%
R 40%
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