In the town of Chaung-U in central Myanmar, the peaceful march against the military regime and the Buddhist Tadingyut (Festival of Lights) events turned into a bloody insult. Witnesses say that people in the square were disoriented after the motorized paraglider dropped a bomb from the air. According to official data, at least 40 people, including children, died, and about 80 citizens were injured to varying degrees.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, strongly condemn the incident and emphasize the need to protect civilians and strictly adhere to the norms of international humanitarian law. According to them, despite the loss of control over a large part of the country, the military continues to launch air and ground attacks on resistance zones.
As a reminder, Myanmar has been mired in internal conflicts since the 2021 military coup. The escalation of armed and political resistance against the military junta has been noted, especially in recent months, which has further increased the threat to civilian areas.
According to the plan, the first post-revolutionary elections should be held in December 2025. However, observers assess this process as "illusion" rather than real political inclusion and express concern that the approach to the elections could trigger a new wave of violence.
Following the attack in Chaung-U, victims are being called for emergency medical assistance and blood donations. Law enforcement agencies are calling for prompt and impartial investigation of the crime, bringing the perpetrators to justice, and most importantly, taking practical measures to protect the civilian population.
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