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A devastating earthquake brings more uncertainty to Myanmar

2025/4/4
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Myanmar faces a dire humanitarian crisis worsened by a recent earthquake, adding to the ongoing civil war since 2021. The quake has left thousands dead and exacerbated shortages of essential resources. Despite a temporary ceasefire, reports suggest military attacks continue, hindering aid efforts. The WHO is working to provide medical assistance, but the situation remains critical, with millions already in need of help before the earthquake.
  • Myanmar has been in a state of crisis, including a civil war, since 2021.
  • A recent earthquake has killed at least 3,000 people, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
  • There are shortages of food, water, electricity, and internet.
  • Resistance groups and the military declared a temporary ceasefire, but attacks reportedly continue.
  • The WHO is focused on providing trauma and surgical kits to hospitals.
  • Nearly 20 million people were in need of assistance even before the earthquake.

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The country of Myanmar has been in crisis for years. A civil war has been going on since 2021. And then, last Friday, a devastating earthquake hit, leaving at least 3,000 people dead. The tragedy only deepened the humanitarian crisis in the country.One person watching the situation closely is Kim Aris. His mother is Aung San Suu Kyi, who was the country's de facto leader before the military ousted and imprisoned her after a coup four years ago. When Aris spoke to NPR earlier this week, he wasn't even sure where his mother was, or whether she was safe. The earthquake has brought more devastation to Myanmar raising questions about whether the country's military can stay in power – and about the future of its ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org).Email us at [email protected]).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)