Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
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Myanmar's military declared a temporary ceasefire due to a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has claimed over 3,000 lives. The ceasefire, effective until April 22, is intended to facilitate humanitarian relief efforts. This announcement comes after similar unilateral ceasefires by resistance groups. Despite the ceasefire, the military warns against any attacks by these groups. Rescue operations continue, though the majority of efforts are recovering bodies, intensifying an existing humanitarian crisis affecting millions of displaced people in Myanmar.
The military's temporary ceasefire aims to facilitate humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which has resulted in over 3,000 fatalities.
Local reports suggest the death toll from the earthquake may be much higher than the official figures, compounding the challenges faced in an already critical humanitarian crisis.
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