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Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.
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The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to re...
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CNA938 Rewind - Significance of temporary quake ceasefire by Myanmar junta
Myanmar's ruling military has declared a three-week ceasefire in its operations against armed rebels. This comes in the wake of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday. How significant is this temporary ceasefire and could it pave the way for a more permanent truce?
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