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The quake in Myanmar should force the junta’s hand
Source: The Japan Times | Ruth Pollard
They can repeat the mistakes of 17 years ago when they refused to allow international help after Cyclone Nargis tore through the country, leaving 140,000 dead, or facilitate the free flow of urgent assistance.
In a moment to show leadership, Myanmar’s junta chief drops bombs and shuts out journalists
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Bill Birtles
Min Aung Hlaing is having his moment to show the country’s 54 million people why his military should run the country.
After the earthquake, Myanmar must now be saved from its ruthless military dictators
Source: The Independent | Christopher Gunness
At a time of national catastrophe, the junta conducted air strikes on its own people – it is time for British diplomats to lead the charge at the United Nations to end this outrage
Dragon on the move
Source: The Economic Times | Opinion
The ‘China in the World’ podcast episode explores China’s economic and strategic interests in Myanmar, focusing on the 2,000 km shared border, investments, and stance on the civil war.
Why Myanmar’s earthquake could topple its military regime
Source: Asia Times | Phar Kim BENG
Historically disastrous quake will damage wobbly junta’s credibility and control while ultimately strengthening surging rebel forces
Shafiur Rahman on the Rohingya’s endless troubles in Bangladesh: State of Southasia #20
Source: Himal Southasian | By Editors
Bangladesh does not want to invest in the Rohingya community in the long term, and wants to avoid giving them rights or any pathway to citizenship, says the journalist and filmmaker
Myanmar Junta Blocks News as Scale of Naypyitaw Quake Devastation Emerges
Source: The Irrawaddy
A Red Cross staffer in the capital said only the army and junta departments are conducting rescue and relief operations at Naypyitaw’s military and government buildings, with outside teams barred.
China Railway Group: Global Giant Under Scrutiny Over Subsidiary Corruption
Source: The Nation
Following building collapse in Myanmar, attention turns to the Chinese state-owned firm’s international projects and history of alleged bribery
Myanmar junta bans foreign journalists from covering earthquake aftermath
Source: Mizzima
Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the junta’s spokesperson, announced the decision on 30 March, stating that foreign media had requested permission to enter the country, but the government could not accommodate them.
Commentary: USAID absence after the deadly Myanmar earthquake speaks volumes
Source: Channel News Agency | By Bryanna Entwistle
After a deadly earthquake devastated Myanmar on Friday (Mar 28), President Donald Trump promised that the United States would help with response efforts. So far, that hasn’t happened.
Myanmar’s ‘disaster on top of a disaster’
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Benedict Rogers
What kind of a government appeals for international aid, and then bombs its own people?
Might Myanmar’searthquake be a catalystfor political change?
Source: The Interpreter | By Sean TURNELL
It is a characteristic of Myanmar’s military to have forgotten nothing, but likewise never to learn.
Earthquake destroys 80 per cent of Myanmar’s Sagaing township
Source: Burma News International | By Mizzima
According to the Committee Representing Sagaing Hluttaw, the March 28 earthquake destroyed about 80 per cent of the Sagaing township’s urban areas.
Mytkyina Faces More Power Outages
Source: Burma News International | Kachin News Group
The daily reduction in electricity has made it challenging for Myitkyina residents to perform essential tasks such as cooking and pumping water
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Operation Brahma (March 29, 2025)
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Media Briefings
In so far as other support that will be provided subsequently, we will keep you updated as to our efforts.
Statement of Solidarity with the People of Myanmar
Source: International IDEA | Statement
International IDEA stands in solidarity with the resilient people of Myanmar in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025.
https://www.idea.int/news/statement-solidarity-people-myanmar
Rescue Efforts at Myanmar Earthquake’s Epicenter Hampered at Every Turn
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Hein Htoo Zan
Despite being at the epicenter of the earthquake, Sagaing Township has received far less aid and support than other affected regions like Mandalay and Naypyitaw.
Myanmar Junta Must Halt Airstrikes, Commit Military Resources to Quake Operations
Source: The Irrawaddy | Editorial
One Malaysian rescue team has reached Sagaing and it is hoped that others will be able to access the region. Accurate information on the casualties and damage from Sagaing Region is still not yet available.
Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake
Source: Frontier Myanmar | By Agence France-Presse
Rescue efforts were less active in the central Myanmar city of more than 1.7 million people early Monday, but conditions are difficult – with temperatures expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius
An Earthquake and Airstrikes Devastate the People of Myanmar
Source: Irrawaddy | By David Eubank
Every country faces challenges and natural disasters, but on top of this, the dictators of Myanmar have added their own misery to the people.
Myanmar’s second chance?
Source: Thai PBS World | By Kavi Chongkittavorn
Can the catastrophic outcome of last week’s earthquake transform Myanmar’s brutal regime into a more sympathetic one? The only answer is to wait and see.
Chinese staff questioned over documents taken from Chatuchak collapse site
Source: Thai PBS World
Chatuchak district officials have filed a police complaint after four employees of the Chinese construction firm, responsible for constructing the building that collapsed last Friday
How the Myanmar earthquake could hasten the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Source: The Independent | By Peter Popham
Aung San Suu Kyi, the elected leader of Myanmar, is reported to have survived last week’s devastating earthquake unharmed in the prison cell where she is kept in solitary confinement.
Myanmar Declares Week Of Mourning As Quake Toll Passes 2,000
Source: Barron’s | By Sebastien BERGER and Hla-Hla HTAY (AFP News)
National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages” from Friday’s massive quake, the ruling junta said in a statement.
India, US to begin tri-service HADR exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ on Tuesday
Source: The Business Standard
The Tiger Triumph humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise comes even as India continues its efforts to assist Myanmar under Operation Brahma, following last week’s devastating earthquake