The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar has caused unprecedented devastation, killing at least 3,000 people and unearthing stories of survivors dealing with immense loss. Reporters like Esther J, unable to return home due to military oppression, highlight the crisis. The country was already suffering from a humanitarian disaster due to years of military rule and civil war, with healthcare systems in tatters. Despite the tragedy, the military has reportedly obstructed aid efforts while attempting to maintain its grip on power, further complicating the situation for the victims and relief workers.
Esther J, a reporter in Bangkok, reflects on the severity of the earthquake, describing it as the most severe experience of her life, marking a tragic event in a devastated Myanmar.
Rebecca Ratcliffe elucidates the dire situation in Myanmar pre-earthquake, emphasizing the military's ongoing oppression and how the earthquake has exacerbated an already critical humanitarian crisis.
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