Tag: Candlelight Vigil
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Day of Reflection in Australia for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Background and significance A week after a violent attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, Australians across the country are marking a Day of Reflection. At 6:47 p.m. local time, the moment the first shots rang out, people are asked to light candles in solidarity with victims, families, and the broader Jewish community. The…
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Paraglider Bombing in Myanmar Targets Buddhist Festival
Overview of the incident A deadly paramotor attack disrupted a Thadingyut festival and candlelight vigil in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, killing at least 24 people and wounding around 47 others. The attack, carried out by a motor-powered paraglider that dropped two bombs, occurred as roughly 100 people gathered to mark a national holiday with…
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Justice for Protesters Killed in Nepal
Grieving Families Demand Justice in Kathmandu In Kathmandu, Nepal, a profound sense of grief and anger filled the air as families of protesters killed by police gathered for a candlelight vigil this past Thursday. The gathering was not just a mourning event; it was a powerful expression of their demand for justice and accountability from…