Live: Death toll in Myanmar quake continues to rise, UN warns of ‘severe’ medical supply shortage

30/03/2025 05:22 France 24

The death toll in the devastating earthquake that rattled Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand continued to rise on Sunday, with at least 17 dead having been accounted for in Bangkok, local authorities said. The United Nations, meanwhile, warned that a “severe shortage” of medical supplies is hampering response efforts in Myanmar. Follow out liveblog for all the latest developments.

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