A devastating earthquake brings more uncertainty to Myanmar
Briefly

Myanmar faces a grim humanitarian crisis as it continues to suffer from a civil war that began in 2021. The recent earthquake has devastated the country further, claiming over 3000 lives and complicating rescue efforts, particularly in the Mandalay region where a condominium collapsed. The disaster has intensified scrutiny of the military's authority and the future of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose son Kim Aris expressed concern for her safety in the midst of this turmoil, underscoring the intertwined nature of political and humanitarian crises in Myanmar.
Rescue workers are utilizing heavy machinery to search for individuals trapped under the rubble of the Sky Villa Condominium in Mandalay following a devastating earthquake.
With the country already in crisis from civil war, the earthquake has exacerbated the humanitarian disaster, leaving at least 3000 dead.
The situation is particularly poignant for Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains unaware of his mother’s whereabouts and safety amid the turmoil.
The recent earthquake raises concerns about the military's grip on power in Myanmar and the future of its jailed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
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