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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maira Butt

Dozens killed and 47 wounded after paraglider drops bombs on Buddhist festival in Myanmar

At least 24 people have been killed and 47 wounded after a motorised paraglider dropped bombs on a crowd protesting Myanmar’s military government at a candlelight vigil.

Around 100 people had gathered in the township of Chaung U for a national holiday when the attack took place at on Monday, according to the BBC.

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