
‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath
Myanmar’s military leader is expected to attend a regional meeting this week, despite the country still reeling from a devastating earthquake, while concerns mount that the junta may “weaponise aid” for its own political gain.
The death toll from Friday’s earthquake – the country’s largest in more than a century – has crossed 2,700, with nearly 4,000 injured and close to 300 people missing.
Efforts by over a dozen foreign rescue teams to deliver aid have been hampered by the ongoing civil war...
The death toll from Friday’s earthquake – the country’s largest in more than a century – has crossed 2,700, with nearly 4,000 injured and close to 300 people missing.
Efforts by over a dozen foreign rescue teams to deliver aid have been hampered by the ongoing civil war...