Myanmar quake relief operations hindered by ongoing military airstrikes
April 28, 2025, 5:20 am
Relief efforts in Myanmar face daunting challenges one month after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with hundreds of thousands still in need. Continuous military airstrikes complicate rescue missions and distribution of aid, underscoring the persistent gap between urgent humanitarian requirements and political hurdles.
BANGKOK (AP) — The humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that the military government is reportedly carrying out despite ceasefires meant to aid relief efforts during the...
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