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The World Health Organization said more than 10,000 buildings are known to have collapsed or been severely damaged in central and northwest Myanmar.
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Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake.
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Just before last week's earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that killed almost 2,900 people, the junta chief was readying for a rare foreign visit to a regional summit in Thailand, as aides worked the phones...

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Without USAID, Myanmar Is Struggling to Recover From Its Massive Earthquake
We have the capacity to save lives, and the choice has been not to use it,” said the former head of the agency's Myanmar mission.
How USAID cuts have affected Myanmar’s earthquake relief efforts
Myanmar faces devastation from earthquake aftermath amid political turmoil, financial aid cuts, and humanitarian crisis, requiring international assistance.
US pledges $2 million in aid, other help to Myanmar after deadly earthquake
The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation. International rescue teams from several countries
Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts
Myanmar’s ruling military has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opponents effective April 2 to April 22 following last week’s deadly earthquake, state-run MRTV said on Wednesday.
Junta chief to leave quake-striken Myanmar for summit, aid groups clamour for access
Myanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country for a rare trip to a regional summit, as aid groups called for restrictions to be eased to reach quake survivors.
Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000
The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people’s last
Myanmar's deadly earthquake may bring diplomatic payoff for junta chief
Myanmar's deadliest natural disaster in years has strengthened the position of ruling general, Min Aung Hlaing, by opening diplomatic channels closed for four years after his junta ousted an elected government to unleash a brutal civil war.
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Thai Search Dogs Go From Sniffing to Soothing at Collapsed Tower Site
Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of life in a mountain of rubble left after a tower crumbled in last week's earthquake.
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After quake, aid groups warn Myanmar has overwhelming need for food, water and health care
Recovery efforts from the earthquake in Myanmar are slow-moving. The country is grappling with the natural disaster plus an ongoing humanitarian crisis amid the civil war since 2021. The death toll has now risen past 2,
USAID cuts put US on sidelines of Myanmar aid, former officials say
The US has been unable to meaningfully respond to the Myanmar earthquake due to recent foreign aid cuts, according to three former senior US officials. One former US Agency for International Development (USAID) mission director for Myanmar told the BBC that "America has been on the sidelines" after the disaster.
Trump’s USAID cuts cripple American response to Myanmar earthquake
Hours after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake devastated Myanmar on Friday, sending dangerous tremors across Southeast Asia, the American officials charged with responding to the disaster received their termination letters from Washington.
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Despite civil war and funding crisis, CRS responds quickly to Myanmar quake
The death toll continues to rise above 3,000 from the March 28 quake in the Southeast Asian country. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the country will send aid.
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void
As U.S. experts head to Myanmar to assist in recovery from the Southeast Asia earthquake, teams from China are filling the void.
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After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence
The true impact of the massive earthquake in Myanmar is starting to reveal itself. The military government says the official death toll is more than 2,000 people and hundreds are still missing. Thousands more are injured and homeless.
USAid response in Myanmar faces hurdles after staff cuts
A three-member assessment team’s departure was delayed by problems obtaining visas from Myanmar’s military rulers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
As Trump guts foreign aid, China and others lead Myanmar earthquake response
A U.S. team has yet to arrive in Myanmar after last week’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, while China has already rescued six people and committed $14 million in humanitarian aid.
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