Peaceful protest in Chaung-U, Myanmar ended in bloodshed

A peaceful protest against the military regime and the Buddhist Tadingyut festival event in the town of Chaung-U, located in central Myanmar, turned into a bloody incident. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to eyewitnesses, people dispersed after a motorized paraglider dropped a bomb from the air. Official reports state that at least 40 people, including children, were killed, and approximately 80 citizens sustained various degrees of injuries.

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, strongly condemned this incident, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and strictly adhere to international humanitarian law. They believe that although the military has lost control over many parts of the country, it continues to carry out attacks from the air and ground in areas where resistance is ongoing.

It is worth noting that Myanmar has been facing internal conflicts since the military coup in 2021. Armed and political resistance against the military government has intensified, especially in recent months, increasing the danger in civilian-populated areas.

According to the plan, the first elections after the coup are scheduled to be held in December 2025. However, observers consider this process not as genuine political inclusion but as a façade, expressing concerns that the approaching elections may lead to a new phase of violence.

Following the attack in Chaung-U, calls are being made for urgent medical assistance and blood donations for the victims. Law enforcement agencies are urged to conduct a swift and fair investigation of the crime, hold the perpetrators accountable, and take measures to protect civilians.