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Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people....
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Rain is compounding misery and presenting new hurdles for relief efforts on Sunday in Myanmar, where state media reported the death toll from a devastating earthquake has risen to nearly 3,500 people.
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Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.
Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts
Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 3,
Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows old pattern—exploiting disasters to shore up control
The military may also be hoping that it can use the disaster to rebuild its brand overseas. The surprise announcement of a ceasefire by the generals is part of that process.
Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises
Rain is compounding misery and presenting new hurdles for relief efforts on Sunday in Myanmar, where state media reported the death toll from a devastating earthquake has risen to nearly
In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence
But in Myanmar after the most recent quake, the U.S. has distinguished itself for having no known presence on the ground beyond a three-member assessment team sent days after the quake. Sign up for the Breaking News newsletter Get the latest breaking news as it happens.
UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3,354
The United Nations called for the world to rally behind quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday as the death toll rose to 3,354, while a former USAID official said a
Asean urges Myanmar to extend ceasefire and facilitate instead humanitarian mission after deadly quake
Asean countries, especially Malaysia, hope that the military ruling Myanmar will extend the ceasefire beyond the previously announced period so that relief and recovery efforts can continue after the earthquake.
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Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government
BANGKOK--major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar has announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military and called for a dialogue under Chinese auspices to help restore peace in ...
Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, toll at 3,471
Rains fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease as the United Nations aid chief said more tents were needed to shelter those left homeless.
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Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.
Rain and ruin: Myanmar earthquake survivors face threats as aid lags and ceasefire crumbles
The latest blow to relief efforts comes as heavy rains, unusual for this season, compound the misery of thousands living in makeshift camps. Aid agencies have sounded the alarm over the potential spread of waterborne diseases,
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Myanmar junta accused of ‘hoax’ ceasefire as shunned general welcomed back by regional powers
As the junta leader shook hands in Bangkok, the UN said it had received 14 reports of attacks – including from aircraft, drones and artillery – despite a promised halt to the bombing after the earthquake.
Myanmar junta chief meets foreign leaders, UN says military choking aid
Myanmar's ostracised junta chief met the leaders of India and Thailand during a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, and the U.N. said his military was limiting humanitarian aid following the earthquake that killed over 3,
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'Quad' nations seek extension of ceasefire in quake-hit Myanmar
The grouping is concerned that the catastrophe would 'worsen an already-dire humanitarian situation' caused by civil war in the Southeast Asian nation.
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