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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surges to 3,455 Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis

A massive earthquake in Myanmar has killed 3,455 people, prompting international aid and highlighting an ongoing humanitarian crisis compounded by civil unrest.

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  1. Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs above 3,330 as the UN pleads for help

    The 7.7-magnitude quake turned thousands of buildings into rubble, buckled roads and destroyed bridges, affecting more than 17 million people in the Southeast Asian country.

    Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs above 3,330 as the UN pleads for help

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  2. UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises

    There has been an unusual flurry of diplomatic activity in the past few days around Myanmar, usually reluctant to engage with much of the world community.

    UN urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises

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  3. UN Urges Relief Efforts in Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Rises

    However, the military and several key armed resistance groups have all declared temporary ceasefires on Wednesday in the wake of the earthquake to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid.

    UN Urges Relief Efforts in Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Rises

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Updated: Apr 5th, 2025, 4:13 PM ET

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The recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in a death toll of 3,455 and significant damage across multiple regions. Rescue operations continue with over 4,800 injuries and hundreds missing. The U.N. is calling for urgent humanitarian assistance as the disaster exacerbates the ongoing crisis driven by civil war. Despite recent ceasefires declared by military and resistance groups, reports of military assaults persist. International aid has ramped up, with various nations pledging support, yet the complexity of the situation remains challenging for effective relief efforts as access to certain areas may be restricted.

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