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Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 1,000 as search and rescue efforts continue

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The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday is reported to be the strongest to hit the country in decades. The epicenter of the earthquake is near Mandalay. The ruling junta of Myanmar initially reported a death toll of over 1,000, while later reports from authorities stated that the death toll has surpassed 1,000.

  1. ASEAN
    1. ASEAN affirms its solidarity and will work closely to coordinate humanitarian assistance, support and facilitate relief operations, and ensure timely and effective humanitarian response.
  2. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
    1. A severe shortage of medical supplies is hampering response efforts, including trauma kits, blood bags, anaesthetics, assistive devices, essential medicines, and tents for health workers.
    2. The earthquake caused widespread destruction of homes and severe damage to critical infrastructure.
    3. Initial reports indicate that Mandalay International Airport (with commercial flights cancelled until further notice), major bridges, roads, universities, hotels, historical and religious sites and public service buildings in urban and rural areas have been heavily damaged or destroyed.
  3. ID
    Prabowo Subianto
    1. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of both countries during this difficult time.
  4. IN
    Indian Embassy
    1. So far, no untoward incident involving any Indian citizen has been reported.
  5. IN
    Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
    India Foreign Affairs Ministry
    1. A search-and-rescue team and medical team is also accompanying this flight.
  6. MM
    Min Aung Hlaing
    1. I would like to extend an open invitation to any organizations and nations willing to come and help the people in need within our country.
  7. MM
    Myanmar Armed Forces
    1. Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings were affected, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians. Search and rescue operations are currently being carried out in the affected areas.
  8. MM
    Zaw Min Tun
    Myanmar Armed Forces
    1. We need and want the international community to provide humanitarian aid.

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sources

  1. 1.The Guardian
  2. 2.The Times of India
  3. 3.The Korea Herald
  4. 4.The Washington Post
  5. 5.Al Jazeera
  6. 6.France 24
  7. 7.CNN
  8. 8.The New York Times
  9. 9.The Times
  10. 10.Le Monde
  11. 11.DW News
  12. 12.Agence France-Presse

perspectives

  1. 1.Ethnic tensions
  2. 2.Natural Disasters
  3. 3.Earthquakes
  4. 4.Building collapse
  5. 5.Myanmar junta
  6. 6.Thai monarchy

countries

  1. 1.BangladeshBD
  2. 2.ChinaCN
  3. 3.GermanyDE
  4. 4.FranceFR
  5. 5.United KingdomGB
  6. 6.IndonesiaID
  7. 7.IndiaIN
  8. 8.JapanJP
  9. 9.CambodiaKH
  10. 10.Korea, Republic ofKR
  11. 11.Lao People's Democratic RepublicLA
  12. 12.MyanmarMM

organizations

  1. 1.US Geological ServiceUS
  2. 2.ASEAN
  3. 3.United Nations
  4. 4.UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
  5. 5.European Union
  6. 6.Missouri University of Science and Technology
  7. 7.National Unity GovernmentMM
  8. 8.Royal Air Force
  9. 9.Royal Holloway
  10. 10.Science Media Centre
  11. 11.US Agency for International DevelopmentUS
  12. 12.World Health Organization

persons

  1. 1.Min Aung HlaingMM
  2. 2.Donald TrumpUS
  3. 3.Aung Thiha
  4. 4.Chadchart SittipuntTH
  5. 5.Paetongtarn ShinawatraTH
  6. 6.Xi JinpingCN
  7. 7.Chanakarn Laosarakham
  8. 8.Phumtham WechayachaiTH
  9. 9.Shawn Paik
  10. 10.Su Yin Htun
  11. 11.Amy Clayton
  12. 12.António GuterresPT

technicals

  1. 1.Buddhism
  2. 2.Sagaing Fault
  3. 3.Junta
  4. 4.Hercules C-130
  5. 5.Islam
  6. 6.Mahamuni Pagoda
  7. 7.Tatun Volcano Group
  8. 8.Ava Bridge
  9. 9.Chatuchak Market
  10. 10.Irrawaddy River
  11. 11.Mandalay International Airport
  12. 12.Oval Office