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Myanmar junta announces temporary ceasefire following quake, state media says

Myanmar's military announced a temporary ceasefire to aid relief efforts after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 3,000 people, effective until April 22, according to state television MRTV.
Resistance groups opposing the military also declared ceasefires to facilitate humanitarian efforts, following the military's announcement.
Countries, including the U.S., Australia, and India, have pledged millions in aid, addressing humanitarian needs in Myanmar post-earthquake.
The earthquake has exacerbated an existing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, compounding the needs for healthcare, water, and shelter, as stated by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.

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Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy

Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thousands of lives and uprooted more than 3 million people.…

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Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy - Seymour Tribune

BANGKOK (AP) — Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thousands of lives and uprooted more than 3 million people. Experts suggest that if the ceasefires — announced first by the opponents of military rule and then matched by the army — can hold, they could provide an opportunity to work towar…

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Myanmar's government declares ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts

Myanmar's ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts and show compassion to the people affected, state TV said Wednesday.

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RULING MYANMAR MILITARY ANNOUNCES CEASEFIRE IN WAKE OF DEADLY EARTHQUAKE

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Myanmar's Military Makes Big Move as Quake Deaths Top 3K

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, the AP reports. The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late Wednesday on...

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