In response to the devastation caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government has announced a two-week ceasefire to assist relief operations. The death toll has dramatically increased to 1,644, with over 3,408 injured, reflecting the challenges in assessing the impact across the affected regions. Hospitals are overwhelmed, according to UN reports, while residents express dissatisfaction with the pace of governmental assistance and the lack of adequate machinery for effective rescue operations, highlighting significant gaps in disaster response capabilities.
A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military.
The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644, highlighting the difficulty of confirming casualties over a widespread region and the likelihood that the numbers will continue to grow.
Hospitals in hard-hit parts of Myanmar are struggling to cope, according to a UN agency, reflecting the catastrophic impact of the recent earthquake.
Some residents have expressed concerns over government assistance, citing a lack of machinery for rescue work, exacerbating the challenges of the ongoing disaster response.
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