Editorial

15:00 JST, April 28, 2025

Even though one month has passed since the earthquake struck, the civil war between the military and resistance forces in Myanmar continues, leaving many quake-affected people still living in appalling conditions.

The worsening humanitarian crisis cannot be overlooked. A ceasefire must be achieved and relief efforts expedited.

According to the military, the death toll from the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has exceeded 3,700. However, the military controls only about 30% of the country, mainly urban areas, so the actual number of victims could be much higher.

Near the epicenter such as Mandalay in central Myanmar, many residents were killed or lost their homes due to building collapses. According to UNICEF,........

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