Summary
More than 20 people died in Myanmar after the military used motorized paragliders to attack a village during a candlelight vigil. The gathering was part of a call for political change and occurred in the Sagaing Region. This attack is part of ongoing conflict in Myanmar since a military coup in 2021.
Key Facts
- Over 20 people were killed in central Myanmar in a military attack.
- The attack involved motorized paragliders and targeted a candlelight vigil.
- The vigil took place during a Buddhist festival and included calls for releasing political prisoners.
- The attacks on the village in the Sagaing Region occurred twice in one night.
- Myanmar has faced civil war since a military coup in 2021 ousted elected leaders.
- The conflict has led to over 75,000 deaths and displaced more than 3 million people.
- The military often targets areas near armed group strongholds.
- International agencies like Amnesty International and the UN have reported these events.
