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Myanmar earthquake fatalities surpass 3,000 as China continues rescue efforts
MENAFN
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April 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The official death toll from the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar has now reached 3,085, as per the latest figures released by the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Thursday. In addition to...
Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 4, 2025
The numbers underline the gravity of the situation. In 2023, for the first time, Myanmar had the highest annual number of civilian casualties caused by landmines, exceeding all other countries for that year, according to the most recent Landmine...
World Humanitarian Day: UN chief calls for safety of aid workers
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On World Humanitarian Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised aid workers for their critical role in supporting people affected by war and natural disasters, while stressing the urgent need to safeguard their safety. He noted...
Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 4, 2025
“The devastating earthquake and the massive needs it generated must push the parties to agree on a path forward to bring critical respite to communities severely weakened by long years of conflict and violence,” Regis Savioz, regional director for...
Education Above All Foundation Condemns Recent Bombing Of Myanmar School As Grave Violation of International Law
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
Education Above All Foundation Condemns Recent Bombing Of Myanmar School As Grave Violation of International Law DOHA, QATAR, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and...
Myanmar junta attacks health clinic, fatalities reported
MENAFN
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March 25, 2025
(MENAFN) In Myanmar's Magway region, a military junta attack on a medical clinic resulted in the deaths of over 11 individuals over the weekend, according to local media outlet. The bombing occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time on...
Bitget Delivers Critical Aid to Earthquake-Affected Families in Myanmar
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 12, 2025
BANGKOK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has mobilized relief efforts for vulnerable communities in Myanmar following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sagaing...
Xi Urges Cautious Progress in Myanmar’s Affairs
MENAFN
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China's Leader Xi Jinping on Friday emphasized the need to move forward with Myanmar's political process “in a prudent manner” during discussions with Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow, according to Foreign Ministry...
Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security
International Committee of the Red Cross
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March 20, 2025
Although the country is rich in resources, conflict and displacement—compounded by a political crisis, economic downturn, pre-existing poverty, and climate-related shocks—are making it increasingly difficult for its people to meet basic needs....
2025 April - Navigating Talent Trends in Myanmar
EIN Presswire
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April 30, 2025
The top 10 industries and job functions with the most job posts on JobNet.com.mm in April 2025 about the evolving talent market in Myanmar. YANGON, MYANMAR, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Here are the rankings of the to 10 industries in...
Malaysia Calls for Ceasefire in Myanmar
MENAFN
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar...
Malaysia Urges Continued Ceasefire in Myanmar
MENAFN
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to guarantee the protection of aid workers following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim held...
In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 28, 2025
U Thein Tun is a 51-year old man living in a camp for people who were displaced due to the ongoing armed conflicts in Myanmar. He fled his village of Maygun in the Sagaing region in 2023 with his five siblings and elderly father. "My main burden...
Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures – January to December 2024
International Committee of the Red Cross
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March 4, 2025
Armed conflict escalated in several parts of the country and the ongoing situation forced people to be displaced and live in precarious conditions. There was continuance in the shortage of food and clean water, limited access to healthcare and...
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Responds to Earthquake Emergency in Myanmar, Supporting Survivors with Urgent Aid
EIN Presswire
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April 23, 2025
LIFE Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar by Providing Essential Aid to Hundreds of Families That Have Lost Everything SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On March 28th, two devastating earthquakes...
New Delhi provides help to Myanmar following devastating earthquake
MENAFN
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India has dispatched humanitarian aid to Myanmar following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the country and parts of Thailand on Friday, causing widespread devastation. Under “Operation Brahma,” an Indian Air Force transport...
Four Boys Die While Swimming in Myanmar River
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Four young boys lost their lives in a tragic drowning incident while swimming in the Ayeyarwady River near a motorboat dock in Nyaung-U town, Mandalay region, Myanmar, on Wednesday, as confirmed by the country’s fire services department....
Rescue Teams Pull 52 Survivors, Recover Bodies Following Myanmar Condo Collapse
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) As of Tuesday, a total of 52 individuals have been pulled from the rubble and 103 bodies have been found at the collapsed Sky Villa condominium in Myanmar’s Mandalay region, according to a report published on Wednesday. The report stated...
China Deploys Eighth Aid for Myanmar Quake Victims
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Chinese government delivered its eighth round of emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar, which continues to recover from the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28. The shipment arrived at Yangon...
Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Rises as Countries Send Aid
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from last month’s devastating earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,645, with nations sending additional humanitarian support on Tuesday. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, also left 5,017 individuals...