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Indonesians urged to support Myanmar quake recovery
Source: ANTARA
The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has called on Indonesians to demonstrate their solidarity and concern for fellow Muslims affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar
S’pore’s cyborg cockroaches helping with search-and-rescue efforts in Myanmar quake
Source: The Straits Times | By David Sun
This is the first time in the world such cyborgs have been used in a humanitarian operation.
ASEAN Urges Myanmar to Extend Ceasefire, Facilitate Humanitarian Missions After Quak
Source: Bernama| By Muhammad Saufee Rosman
Asean countries, especially Malaysia, hope that the military ruling Myanmar will extend the ceasefire beyond the previously announced period so that relief and recovery efforts can continue after the earthquake.
Opinion: Elusive pathways to peace in Myanmar
Source: The Week | By Abhijan Das
The security of North Eastern states depends largely on stability in the bordering regions of Myanmar
In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’
Source: South China Morning Post | By Aidan Jones and Ye Aung Thu
As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings
Statement on the Recent Airstrikes by Military Junta Following Temporary Ceasefire
Source: National Unity Government of Myanmar | Statement
We call for accountability for the inhumane and brutal crimes committed by the military junta, including through international judicial mechanisms.
UK assistance reaches 15,000 people after Myanmar earthquake, with further £10m pledged
Source: GOV.UK | Press Release
UK now providing up to £25 million for vital humanitarian assistance
Security Council Press Statement on Myanmar
Source: United Nations | Press Statement
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Jérôme Bonnafont (France):
At least 173,855 pregnant women at risk following Myanmar Earthquake
Source: United Nations Population Fund | Press Release
“UNFPA teams are working night and day to ensure that women and girls get the lifesaving support they need. We cannot allow this crisis to take away from women’s rights, their safety, or their futures.”
UN Security Council Must Enforce Myanmar Junta Ceasefire and Mandate Urgent Humanitarian Response to Earthquake
Source: Special Advisory Council for Myanmar | Statement
The full extent of the devastation is only just beginning to emerge. At least 3,145 people have died, with the toll expected to rise significantly as the rubble is cleared. Thousands are homeless, with aid organisations fearing outbreaks of disease.
Myanmar junta turns aid into a weapon
Source: Burma News International | By Mizzima
In the wake of Myanmar’s latest natural disaster – a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake – hope should come in the form of humanitarian relief. Instead, aid has become the latest casualty of a brutal political strategy orchestrated by the country’s military junta.
Ataullah’s arrest won’t fix the Rohingya crisis
Source: Dhaka Tribune | By Shafiur Rahman
It is merely another performance in a long-running tragedy of control, optics, and missed opportunities for real change
The Arakan Army’s Struggle For Regional Sovereignty: Imagining A New Future Union
Source: Transnational Institute | By Naing Lin
In this commentary, Naing Lin analyses the continuing advances made by the Arakan Army and its allies, with the AA now the de facto government in most of Rakhine State.
‘We didn’t find anyone alive’: Earthquake buries the faithful at Sagaing religious sites
Source: Frontier Myanmar | By Frontier
Residents of the Myanmar town say hundreds may have died needlessly due to a slow and inadequate response to last week’s earthquake
Myanmar appeal raises £7.5 million on day one with donations from King and Queen
Source: The Independent | By Catherine Wylie
The appeal raised £7.5 million on the first day and donations from the public are still being matched pound for pound by the UK government up to £5 million, as part of its UK Aid Match scheme.
Joint Statement by the Quad Partners on Myanmar Earthquake Response
Source: U.S. Department of States | Press Release
The Quad’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Partnership has established a coordination group that is collaborating closely with other partners
Finland grants humanitarian aid to Myanmar
Source: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland | Press Release
Finland has decided to grant EUR 1 million in humanitarian assistance to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The aid to the IFRC will be channelled through the Finnish Red Cross.
PM Modi underlines importance of credible elections in Myanmar
Source: The Statesman | Statesman News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Friday with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and underlined the importance of early restoration of a democratic process through inclusive and credible elections in the Southeast Asian nation.
One Week On: IFRC Scales Up Myanmar Earthquake Response Amid Massive Humanitarian Needs
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | Press Release
One week after the catastrophic earthquake that struck Myanmar, humanitarian needs in the country remain critical.
Thailand ignores protests to welcome Myanmar’s junta leader
Source: The Independent | By Shweta Sharma
Protesters raised banners declaring “We Do Not Welcome Murderer Min Aung Hlaing” near the hotel where the summit was taking place. Myanmar’s military ruler shook hands with world leaders and delegates as he was hosted by Thailand
Myanmar quake: Airstrikes continue despite ceasefire
PoJK activist condemns China’s aid to Myanmar, warns of expansionist strategy
Source: The Tribune | By Asian News International
He highlighted that China’s growing presence in Myanmar mirrors its strategy in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where Beijing has been expanding its influence under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Civil society condemns Thai government for Min Aung Hlaing’s invitation to BIMSTEC
Source: Prachatai English | By Prachatai
According to Wichai Chantavaro from SEM, some 319 civil groups in Thailand and Myanmar called on the Thai government to exclude Min from the summit on 1 April. He expressed disappointment that the government ignored the request.
Myanmar identifies 180,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh as ‘eligible’ for repatriation
Source: Anadolu Agency | By Riyaz ul Khaliq
The number of identified Rohingya members “eligible” for return was disclosed on Friday to Yunus’ advisor Khalilur Rahman by U Than Shew, the foreign minister of Myanmar, in Bangkok
America’s Absence in Myanmar’s Early Earthquake Response: A Moral and Strategic Failure
Source: Just Security | By Francisco Bencosme and Michael Schiffer
It’s a failure that carries not only profound moral consequences but also strategic costs that may create aftershocks for years to come.