Earthquake reveals Myanmar’s hidden monuments
- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, a nation already facing civil unrest, in 2025.
- The earthquake occurred against a backdrop of political turmoil since February 2021 and ongoing armed conflict.
- The quake flattened buildings, damaged infrastructure, and impacted six regions and states, causing widespread devastation.
- Major General Zaw Min Tun reported the earthquake caused 3,649 deaths and 5,018 injuries as of Wednesday.
- The disaster exacerbated existing humanitarian needs, leading to a large-scale relief effort by the UN and other organizations.
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Earthquake reveals Myanmar’s hidden monuments
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28th caused widespread devastation, claiming thousands of lives and massive destruction to property. Tremors from the quake also caused subsidence cracks and deep fissures across the region, revealing buried monuments and forgotten ancient ruins. According to local reports near Tada-U, a town in central Myanmar about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the provincial capital of Mandalay, substant…
"We accept everyone": in Burma, a monastery in ruins since the earthquake continues to welcome those who try to escape the junta
The earthquake that struck Burma on 28 March resulted in nearly 3,500 deaths and more than 4,600 injuries, according to the latest official assessment.
UN special envoy Julie Bishop makes first trip to Myanmar after earthquake
Julie Bishop has made her first visit to military-ruled Myanmar since her UN appointment last year, meeting with the foreign minister as the nation recovers from an earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people.
MSF steps up Myanmar earthquake response
MSF steps up Myanmar earthquake response MSF teams are distributing essential non-food items, helping restore clean water sources, and providing physical and mental health care. Kate Rankin April 9 2025, 3:51pm MSF has prioritized responding in the hardest-hit and currently accessible cities of Mandalay and Naypyidaw, while serious concerns persist for people living in more remote and less accessible areas such as Sagaing.As of April 8, over 3…
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