Dozens killed in Myanmar after armed paraglider attack: Reports

Myanmar was hit by motorised paraglider attacks that killed dozens during a candlelight vigil, according to Amnesty International and independent media reports. He, she and they were among civilians gathered to mark a Buddhist festival and demand political prisoners' release; the strikes, reportedly launched twice in Chaung-U Township, reflect an intensifying military campaign amid fragmented territorial control and preparations for elections, prompting calls from rights groups and the UN for stronger international pressure.