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At least 20 killed in Myanmar junta attack as paramotors widen air war

Myanmar's military conducted a paraglider attack on a village, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people, including children, and injuring over 50 others, according to a member of a resistance group and media reports.
The attack, which occurred during a Buddhist festival, targeted Bon To village in the Sagaing region, where residents were calling for the release of political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
A resident reported that the military used a motorized paraglider to drop bombs as attendees gathered for an oil lamp lighting ceremony, leading to significant casualties.
Amnesty International stated that the horrifying reports from the attack highlight the urgent need for the protection of civilians in Myanmar.

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