(Bloomberg)-Themyanmar rebels have declared a ceasefire in the areas affected by the earthquake to allow emergency help to address the victims of disasters as the search for survivors continues.
The Government of the Shadow National Unity said that the human defense forces would suspend offensive military operations for two weeks, with the exception of defense actions, effective Sundays, according to the statement. It urged auxiliary agencies and international groups to increase help.
“Numerous houses, buildings, pagodas, mosques, temples, schools and bridges collapsed, resulting in death of thousands and tens of thousands of injuries,” he said. “Many people require emergency rescue and medical treatment.”
More than 1600 people are dead after an earthquake of 7.7 Magnitude, the largest myanmar over a century, shaking the ground on Friday. Geological survey of the United States said that more than 10,000 people may have died and warned that estimated economic losses could exceed the gross domestic product of Myanmar.
A temporary ceasefire can alleviate rescue efforts in Myanmar, which has been under the control of military junta since 2021, although the reconstruction after the earthquake may be complicated by its long -term civil war.
Nug, which consisted of allies of the deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who controls the defense forces of people, said he initially allocated $ 1 million to emergency rescue and medical operations across the country, especially in Nugrom.
“We invite all ethnic groups and citizens to actively cooperate with Nug and revolutionary forces to provide a comprehensive emergency rescue and help the victims of the earthquake,” he said.
In the administrative capital of Nayyidaw, according to the Ministry of Information, the International Airport for Auxiliary Landing Airport was remedied. Five aircraft from India arrived, including the 118-member unit of the Indian Army Field Hospital, which is on the way to Mandalay, said.
UN OCHA Myanmar allows the initial $ 5 million to help in Myanmar and mobilize to support efforts to respond to emergencies.
In neighboring Thailand, rescuers are still looking for people who are missing under construction under construction in Bangkok, where according to the Metropolitan administration Bangkok was confirmed 10.
Foreign assistance was provided by China, Israel and the US, said Governor Bangkoku Chadchart Sittipunt.
There is an investigation into a 30 -storey building that collapsed, and the officials report their findings within a week, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Saturday.
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