Balance of tragedy, goes to 1 644 number of deaths in myanmar, more than 3 400 injured

The number of deaths in Bangkok after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the Myanmari on Friday has increased to 17, Thai authorities said today, while rescuers seek survivors in the ruins of a collapsed building.

« At least 83 people remain missing, » authorities said, adding that 32 others were reported injured.

Rescuers are focused on a 30-storey skirt collapsed in Bangkok, where there are believed to have more trapped people.

Ten deaths have been confirmed in the country so far, but more people are thought to be under ruins.

« Rescue crews found the body of a skyscraper today, » local media reported.

« They used a crane and a metal basket to remove the body from the debris in the early hours of the morning, » according to Khaosod newspaper.

The earthquake has caused significant damage to the Thai capital and has also been felt in some parts of China and Vietnam.

Myanmar’s opposition announces one -sided ceasefire

In Myanmar, the democratic shadowy of the country’s opposition today announced a unilateral two -week pause in its fighting with the ruling military junta, although the « defense operations » are excluded from it.

« The suspension of all military offensive operations will be done in areas affected by the earthquake and related districts, » the Government of National Unity (Nug) wrote.

« Military junta continued its attacks against rebellious groups shortly after the earthquake that hit the country on Friday, » according to media reports.

In an interview with the BBC, the UN special rapporteur for Myanmar, Tom Andrews, called on Junta to stop all military operations.

Nug fought against Junta shortly after the army seized power in a coup in 2021.

The number of deaths in Mianmar so far is 1 644, with more than 3 400 injured, but victims’ figures can increase to thousands due to the proximity of areas populated with the epicenter and the vulnerability of many structures. // he/