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Myanmar’s Junta Forces Continue Attacks Despite Devastating Earthquake

Despite a powerful earthquake in Myanmar that has claimed over 1,600 lives and caused widespread destruction, the military junta continues to launch airstrikes. These attacks are being carried out in the regions already affected by the earthquake, particularly in Shan State’s Nyaung Lin village, as reported by BBC.

The United Nations has condemned these airstrikes as “completely unacceptable and reprehensible.” UN Special Representative Tom Andrews stated, “It is unbelievable that while rescue operations are underway, the junta forces are still dropping bombs.”

He has called for an immediate halt to all military operations by the junta.

The military, which seized power through a coup nearly four years ago, has been in intense conflict with ethnic armed groups ever since. Despite the devastation caused by the earthquake, fighting continues between the military and these groups.

On Friday, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing significant damage across the country. Less than three hours after the earthquake, the junta forces launched airstrikes on Nyaung Cho, killing at least seven people, according to BBC Burmese.

Rebel groups have reported airstrikes in the Sagaing region, which was near the epicenter of the earthquake. Other areas, close to the Thai border, have also been attacked.

The National Unity Government (NUG), representing the ousted civilian administration, stated that the armed forces would suspend “aggressive military operations” for two weeks starting Sunday, but “defensive measures” would continue.

Cities like Mandalay and Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s second-largest and capital cities, respectively, have also reported extensive damage from the earthquake. Naypyidaw is located around 150 miles from the epicenter.

The junta government has confirmed that at least 1,644 people have died, with fears that more victims remain trapped under rubble.

The Sagaing region, the epicenter of the earthquake, is currently under the control of pro-democracy resistance groups.

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