Reuters
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A 30-year-old protester was taking part in a gathering against Myanmar’s ruling junta on a festival day in the central region of Sagaing on Monday when he heard the distinctive noise of fan blades cutting through the air.
Minutes later, explosives were dropped by a motorised paraglider, also known as a paramotor.
“I was thrown away,” said the protester, asking not to be named for fear of retribution from the junta.
“Initially, I thought the whole lower part of my body had been severed. I touched it and I realized the legs are still there.”
At least 20 people were killed in the attack by the junta,…
