Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake
- Myanmar's military junta declared a new temporary ceasefire on May 6 following a deadly earthquake in the country on March 28.
- The ceasefire extension aims to support disaster relief, reconstruction, and promote lasting peace amid ongoing ethnic conflicts in northern Myanmar.
- Despite the truce, reports indicate at least 65 junta airstrikes occurred during the ceasefire period, many in quake-affected areas, complicating relief efforts.
- The March 28 magnitude-7.7 earthquake killed nearly 3,800 people, displaced tens of thousands, and damaged over 55,000 homes across multiple provinces.
- The ceasefire extension, lasting until May 31, intends to accelerate recovery and to maintain stability, though military warnings indicate potential action if offensives occur.
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Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake
YANGON: Myanmar's junta declared a new post-earthquake truce on Tuesday (May 6), days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.
Myanmar junta extends post-quake truce amid reports of breaches
NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military, also known as the Tatmadaw, announced an extension of a ceasefire until the end of this month, though there have been multiple reports of continued air strikes and mortar attacks on rebel-held territories during the recent truce.
Burma’s earthquake has been exploited by the Burmese military
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