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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.
- At least 24 people were killed and nearly 50 were injured when two bombs were dropped on a crowd in Myanmar on October 6, during a national holiday celebration, according to the BBC and ABC.
- The Myanmar military used motorized paragliders for the attack, and a government-in-exile spokesperson reported it occurred rapidly, within seven minutes.
- Amnesty International condemned the incident as part of a disturbing trend of violence against civilians, demanding urgent protection for them in Myanmar.
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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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Total News Sources125
Leaning Left27Leaning Right32Center20Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Right
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Right
41% Right
L 34%
C 25%
R 41%
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