Myanmar's military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief
The statement from the military's high command follows a series of unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule.
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The statement from the military's high command follows a series of unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/02/man-rescued-from-rubble-in-myanmar-five-days-after-devastating-magnitude-77-quake
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00:00Myanmar's ruling military junta has declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22 to aid
00:05earthquake relief efforts.
00:07The announcement follows unilateral ceasefires by armed resistance groups that oppose military
00:12rule.
00:13The junta's statement says that ethnic armed groups and local militias must refrain from
00:17attacking state forces or expanding territory.
00:20If these conditions are not met, the army warned it will take necessary measures.
00:29Five days after the devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar, hopes of finding survivors
00:34are fading.
00:35Rescue operations have been severely hampered by the ongoing civil war and quake damage
00:39to roads and bridges.
00:42State television confirmed the death toll in Myanmar has risen to 2,886 with 4,639 injured.
00:50In neighboring Thailand, at least 22 people were killed.
00:54Humanitarian groups are urging a broader ceasefire to facilitate aid deliveries as nearly 20
00:59million people already needed assistance before the disaster.