Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump administration’s dismantling of foreign aid affects its disaster response.
United Nations urges relief efforts in Myanmar as earthquake death toll rises
The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states including the capital Naypyitaw.
UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3,354
The United Nations called for the world to rally behind quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday as the death toll rose to 3,354, while a former USAID official said a U.S. aid team had received notice they were …
In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence
Day after day, Chinese rescue teams haul children and elderly people from collapsed buildings. Cameras beam the thanks of grateful survivors around the world.
Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows a pattern of ruling generals exploiting disasters to shore up control
But Myanmar’s military demurred. Just hours after the quake, as rescuers continued to dig through rubble in search of survivors, the generals ordered airstrikes on enemy positions in Shan state and …
CA Yunus pledges further humanitarian aid to Myanmar during meeting with Aung Hlaing
During the meeting, Yunus expressed condolences and sympathy to the people of Myanmar following the tragic loss of life caused by the earthquake on 28 March …
Myanmar Quake Death Toll at 3,354, Junta Leader Returns From Summit
BANGKOK (Reuters) – The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake climbed to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, state media said on Saturday, as the visiting U.N. aid chief praised …
Ready to help, PM Modi tells Myanmar’s Senior General as his country recovers from earthquake
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday told Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that India was doing everything possible to assist the nation in recovering from the aftermath of a massive earthqu …
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Senior General of Myanmar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting with Senior General of Myanmar, Aung Hlaing where they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also …
Myanmar Confirms 180,000 Rohingya Refugees Eligible for Return, Says Bangladesh
DHAKA (Reuters) – Myanmar has confirmed that 180,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh since fleeing their homeland are eligible to return, the Bangladesh government’s press office on Friday.