Editorial

17:17 JST, March 31, 2025

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has occurred with its focus under central Myanmar. The situation is extremely serious, as not even the exact extent of the damage can be known due to that nation’s prolonged civil war.

The Myanmar military should accept the support of the international community and put all its strength into relief efforts.

Many people remain buried alive in Mandalay, a city close to the earthquake’s focus. There is a shortage of heavy equipment, and people are reportedly removing debris with their bare hands in search of survivors. It is truly heart-wrenching. Several Japanese nationals living in the country were also injured in the jolt.

The Myanmar military announced that more than 1,600 people, at a minimum, have died in the earthquake,........

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