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Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities
“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...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Myanmar junta attacks health clinic, fatalities reported
(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...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures – January to December 2024
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...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Bitget Delivers Critical Aid to Earthquake-Affected Families in Myanmar
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...
In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On
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...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Responds to Earthquake Emergency in Myanmar, Supporting Survivors with Urgent Aid
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) 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...
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China Deploys Eighth Aid for Myanmar Quake Victims
(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...
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Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Rises as Countries Send Aid
(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...
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Russia Delivers Over 30 Tons of Aid Supplies to Myanmar
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations announced the delivery of more than 30 tons of relief materials to Myanmar, which was recently devastated by a severe earthquake. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of...
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Devastating earthquake in Myanmar: ICRC responds to help people on the ground
Amid this devastation, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), together with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, is delivering life-saving support. Our priority is to reach those in urgent...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Senator Bong Go urges DFA and DMW to exhaust efforts to help affected Filipinos amid Myanmar quake
PHILIPPINES, April 4 - Press Release April 3, 2025 Senator Bong Go urges DFA and DMW to exhaust efforts to help affected Filipinos amid Myanmar quake Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, has urged...
Owner: Philippine Government
SIX MINING Cloud Mining Platform Donates $10 Million to Earthquake-Stricken Areas in Myanmar and Thailand
London, UK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After the earthquakes in Thailand and Myanmar, SIX MINING, a world-class cloud mining platform established in the UK, donated $10 million to the disaster areas for disaster relief and food shortages....
Myanmar: 75th anniversary exhibition of the Geneva Conventions focuses on States’ obligation to reduce suffering during armed conflict
The photo exhibition took place at The Eravati, one of Yangon’s iconic downtown hotels. Visitors found 32 photographs with explanations of the Geneva Conventions and a description of the events portrayed. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Death Rate from Myanmar Earthquake Increases
(MENAFN) The death rate from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,471, with search and rescue workers persistently recovering more victims, based on state media reports on Sunday. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, struck on...
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Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar
We have teams in Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, Shan, Mandalay, and Yangon. In Mandalay, where the population has highly affected by the 28 March earthquake, we focus on providing the Myanmar Red Cross, other local responders, and health authorities with...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
Senator Bong Go urges swift government action to account, assist, and secure affected Filipinos in Myanmar-Thailand quake
PHILIPPINES, April 1 - Press Release April 1, 2025 Senator Bong Go urges swift government action to account, assist, and secure affected Filipinos in Myanmar-Thailand quake Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Sunday pressed concerned agencies...
Owner: Philippine Government
ADB to Provide $3 Million for Earthquake Relief in Myanmar
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 April 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing a $3 million grant to support emergency and humanitarian needs of the people of Myanmar affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March. The grant, which is...
Owner: Asian Development Bank