Summary
At a Buddhist festival and protest in central Myanmar, a paramotor attack killed at least 24 people and injured 47 others. The attack involved a motor-powered paraglider dropping bombs over the crowd. Myanmar has been in conflict since a military coup in 2021.
Key Facts
- A paramotor attack occurred during the Thadingyut festival in Myanmar, killing 24 and injuring 47.
- Around 100 people had gathered for a festival and protest in Chaung U township.
- The attack included bombs dropped from a motor-powered paraglider.
- Myanmar has experienced civil conflict since a military coup in 2021.
- The People's Defence Force had warnings about an airborne attack but couldn't prevent it.
- Amnesty International described the use of paramotors by the junta as part of a worrying trend.
- The junta faces difficulties obtaining military equipment due to international sanctions.
- Myanmar is planning general elections in December, the first since the 2021 coup.
