In the aftermath of a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, the country’s military government has declared a temporary ceasefire to facilitate relief efforts. The earthquake, which occurred on March 28, 2025, has resulted in over 3,000 fatalities and thousands of injuries.
The ceasefire, announced on April 2, 2025, is set to last until April 22, 2025. This decision aims to allow unimpeded access for rescue and humanitarian operations in the affected regions.
Prior to the military’s announcement, Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government (NUG) and associated resistance groups had declared their own unilateral ceasefires to support disaster response efforts. Despite these declarations, there have been reports of continued military operations in certain areas, raising concerns about the effective implementation of the ceasefire.
The earthquake has compounded an already dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar, a country grappling with ongoing civil conflict. The disaster has led to significant destruction of infrastructure, complicating rescue and relief operations. International aid has begun to arrive, with various countries pledging assistance and dispatching rescue teams to support local efforts.
