Myanmar holds minute's silence for more than 2,700 dead in devastating earthquake
- Myanmar observed a minute's silence on April 1, 2025, for victims of a devastating earthquake that killed over 2,700 people and caused significant destruction in Mandalay and areas as far as Bangkok.
- The ruling junta chief Min Aung Hlaing reported that the death toll stood at 2,719, with 4,521 injured and 441 missing following the 7.7-magnitude quake.
- More than 1,000 foreign rescuers have arrived to assist, and nearly 650 people have been pulled alive from the debris across the country.
- UN Special Envoy to Myanmar Julie Bishop called for all parties to stop conflicts and focus on aiding the affected civilians.
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Myanmar holds minute's silence for more than 2,700 dead in devastating earthquake
Myanmar observed a nationwide minute of silence Tuesday to honor the more than 2,700 victims of a catastrophic earthquake four days ago that flattened buildings, displaced thousands, and sparked an international rescue effort amid ongoing civil conflict. Myanmar Shadow Health and Education Minister, Zaw Wai Soe, joins us.
Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,700 quake dead
Myanmar observed a one-minute silence on Tuesday to honor the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,700 lives.At precisely 12:51:02 local time, the moment the magnitude-7.9 quake struck near Mandalay, sirens rang out across the
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