In March 2025, a devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Al Jazeera reported from the ground, covering the immediate aftermath and the urgent need for shelter, food, and water among the affected population. The disaster exacerbated existing civil conflicts, revealing the inadequacies of the military government in responding to such crises. Over a seven-day period, correspondent Tony Cheng documented the plight of communities and underscored the resilience of the survivors amidst overwhelming challenges, highlighting the complex socio-political landscape that complicated rescue efforts.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, devastating communities and resulting in thousands losing shelter, food, and water amid a fragile political environment.
Al Jazeera was the only international broadcaster on the ground, documenting the crisis and the desperate search for survivors while revealing the scale of destruction and human suffering.
Emergency services were overwhelmed as entire neighborhoods were destroyed and the military government struggled to manage the response in an already fractured nation.
Over seven days, correspondent Tony Cheng highlighted how the earthquake not only caused immediate devastation but also exposed the deeper challenges facing Myanmar's people during their dire circumstances.
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