More than 1,600 people lost their lives and thousands were still injured in Myanmar After the huge earthquake of the 7.7 The Richter scale that took place on Friday and was also felt in neighboring countries, with debris investigations ongoing. At the same time, the account from the victims in Bangkokfrom the collapse of a 33 -storey skyscraper under construction, came to 17.

The UN warns of severe lack of medical procurement as survivors continue to search for Myanmarwhile rescuers express concerns that help does not reach the worst points where have been hit.

It is estimated that 20 million people live in areas affected by the earthquake in Myanmar but are diminishing hopes for the missing, although a woman in the Mandale was recovered alive by the ruins after 30 hours.

And at Bangkok Investigations are underway in the debris of the skyscraper, in which they assist dogs and robotsas there are signs of life.

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Unilateral ceasefire was preached by guerrillas to facilitate investigations

At the same time, the armed her wing The shadow government of the national unity of Myanmar, which coordinates the fight against the junta that has seized power, has declared a two -week ceasefire in order to facilitate earthquake -stricken operations.

The People’s Defense Force (PDF) “will stop aggressive military operations for two weeks, with the exception of defense actions in areas affected by the earthquake”, beginning on March 30, 2025, the announcement of the movement said.

The PDF assures that it will “work with the UN and Non -Governmental Organizations” to safeguard the security and transportation of humanitarian aid, as well as the creation of temporary erection camps of earthquakes in areas under its control.

Following the coup that overturned the elected government of Nobel Peace Prize -winning Aung San Chi, in 2021, the junta of Myanmar is trying to enforce its power, fighting both PDF guerrillas and armed minority groups that control several border areas.

Yesterday, the UN strongly criticized the military junta of Myanmarsaying that it continues to bomb areas of the country while looking for people in debris.

Humanitarian aid

The devastating earthquake comes at a time when many organizations limit the aid after cuts imposed by Donald Trump on the US International Development Service, one of the most important sponsors. Trump said on Friday that the US is going to help Myanmar, though nothing has been announced yet.

The United Kingdom It will send a package of up to £ 10m to support people in Myanmar, the Foreign Ministry said.

And the European Union He said it initially provides EUR 2.5 million to emergency assistance and evaluates the needs on the spot to mobilize further aid. EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said the EU “stands in solidarity with people in Myanmar and the wider region”.

And United Nations allocated $ 5 million to start the erection efforts while the World Health Organization He said he was also preparing to support the country.