Myanmar's state-run TV has reported that the ruling military announced a temporary ceasefire against pro-democracy forces and ethnic minority groups from Wednesday until April 22.
The military maintains it aims to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that hit the country on Friday.
The National Unity Government, Myanmar's pro-democracy camp, said in a statement on Saturday that it will stop fighting for two weeks.
State-run TV also reported on Wednesday that the death toll from the jolt has reached 3,003 and 4,515 people were injured. It said 351 others remain unaccounted for.
The military maintains it aims to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that hit the country on Friday.
The National Unity Government, Myanmar's pro-democracy camp, said in a statement on Saturday that it will stop fighting for two weeks.
State-run TV also reported on Wednesday that the death toll from the jolt has reached 3,003 and 4,515 people were injured. It said 351 others remain unaccounted for.
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Myanmar military announces temporary ceasefire from April 7 to 22, aiming to speed up relief efforts following a devastating earthquake on March 31. The death toll has risen to 3,003, with 4,515 injured and 351 still missing. The National Unity Government, representing pro-democracy forces, agreed
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250403_02/
Date: April 3, 2025
Created: 2025/04/03 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 05:07
Last Read: 2025/04/03 07:30