Myanmar military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts

02/04/2025 09:25 France 24

Myanmar’s military junta on Wednesday declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts, state media said. Friday’s massive earthquake has killed more than 3,000 people and left many areas without power, telephone or cell connections.

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