Apr 2, 2025, 9:59 PM
Mar 30, 2025, 12:00 AM

Myanmar military exploits earthquake to attack civilians

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Highlights
  • A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, leading to massive civilian casualties and infrastructural damage.
  • In the aftermath, the military government faced condemnation for conducting airstrikes in civilian areas soon after the earthquake.
  • The current situation demands urgent international aid while both sides of the conflict are urged to cease hostilities for effective relief efforts.
Story

On March 29, 2025, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, particularly affecting the area near Mandalay. This natural disaster has resulted in a tragic loss of at least 1,644 lives and left approximately 3,400 people injured. The earthquake, recognized as the worst to impact Myanmar since 1912, caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, including vital highways and health facilities. Relief efforts are ongoing and are complicated by the ongoing civil unrest in the country.

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