Rescue teams in Myanmar are working tirelessly, digging through the rubble to save victims trapped in buildings damaged by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake. With limited resources—and most of the time using their bare hands—these heroes are battling against time to find survivors.
A regime waging war against its own people cannot be trusted to deliver assistance. Quake relief should be distributed via channels not controlled by the junta.
China and Russia have dispatched rescue teams to assist in relief efforts following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon.
An Indian aid flight carrying tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food, hygiene kits, generators and medicines landed in Myanmar on Saturday, the foreign ministry in New Delhi said. The Indian embassy in Myanmar said it was in touch with the Indian community in Myanmar through the emergency contact number +95-95419602 for Indian nationals in need.
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The impact of Friday's earthquake is being revealed as neighboring countries move to provide relief.
Rescue teams in Myanmar are working tirelessly, digging through the rubble to save victims trapped in buildings damaged by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake. With limited resources—and most of the time using their bare hands—these heroes are battling against time to find survivors.
A regime waging war against its own people cannot be trusted to deliver assistance. Quake relief should be distributed via channels not controlled by the junta.
China and Russia have dispatched rescue teams to assist in relief efforts following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon.
An Indian aid flight carrying tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food, hygiene kits, generators and medicines landed in Myanmar on Saturday, the foreign ministry in New Delhi said. The Indian embassy in Myanmar said it was in touch with the Indian community in Myanmar through the emergency contact number +95-95419602 for Indian nationals in need.
Donald Trump said the US will help Myanmar recover from Friday's 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has left at least 694 dead and thousands injured.
Trump vows US aid for Myanmar after devastating 7.7 quake, as junta makes rare plea for help amid ongoing civil war.
Also this week, the junta boss boosted military spending, issued a renewed war cry, and ordered elections in regime-controlled areas by January.
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