Myanmar Junta Declares Ceasefire to Fast-Track Quake Relief Efforts

Myanmar Junta Declares Ceasefire to Fast-Track Quake Relief Efforts

The governing military junta of Myanmar has announced a provisional truce up to April 22nd with the aim of aiding earthquake response efforts and demonstrating empathy towards those impacted, according to reports from state TV channel MRTV. The announcement from the top brass of the military comes after unilateral provisional truces were declared by various armed opposition factions against the military administration. The MRTV stated that ethnic armed organizations and local militia should avoid targeting national security personnel and military installations, as well as abstain from assembling troops, organizing operations, or increasing their territorial control. Should these groups fail to adhere to the specified conditions, the military will implement the required actions as stated in the declaration. After five days since the devastating earthquake hit central Myanmar, chances of locating additional survivors are diminishing. Rescue teams are facing difficulties due to…