The number of dead in Burma rises to more than 3000 – Diepresse.com after earthquakes
Six days after the devastating earthquake in Burma (Myanmar), hundreds are still missing. Despite an announced ceasefire, there are clashes between the military and resistance groups.
After the devastating earthquake in Southeast Asia, which is particularly affected by Myanmar, the number of deaths has increased to over 3,000. Six days after the earthquake of the strength 7.7, 3,085 fatalities were confirmed, a spokesman for the governing military junta said on Thursday. 4,715 people were injured, 341 people were still missing, he added.
The spokesman also explained that rescue teams from 17 countries had arrived who had brought almost 1,000 tons of relief goods. « We have continued the search and rescue work and would like to thank you especially for the hard work of the international community and the medical teams, » he said.
On Friday, an earthquake of 7.7 was around 16 kilometers northwest of the Myanmar city of Sagaing. The quake was also felt in neighboring countries. In the Thai capital Bangkok, a 30-story high-rise, which was under construction, collapsed. 22 deaths have now been recovered there, more than 70 people are still missing.
Junta had announced ceasefire for rescue and reconstruction
Despite an announced ceasefire, there were further collisions between troops of the ruling military and resistance groups in the bitterly poor and civil war. According to reports from residents, the Junta started several military operations in the Sagaing region affected by the quake on Thursday night. On Wednesday, the Junta announced a three-week ceasefire to facilitate rescue and reconstruction work.
Myanmar has been ruling with brutal hardness since a coup in 2021. The generals are in the multi -ethnic state in the war with their own population and, according to reports, flew, even after the earthquake six days ago, air strikes on resistance groups where dozens died. (APA/AFP)
