Overview

• The March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has killed over 3,600 people, injured more than 5,000, and displaced over 60,000, with the US Geological Survey projecting fatalities could exceed 10,000.
• The military junta continues airstrikes and offensives despite a declared ceasefire, obstructing relief efforts and worsening civilian suffering.
• Severely damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and hospitals, has crippled rescue operations and delayed aid delivery to affected areas.
• International pledges, including $9 million from the US and €13 million from the EU, have been made, but concerns grow over aid being diverted or manipulated by the junta.
• Local groups and the opposition National Unity Government are working to deliver aid independently, while calls for international monitoring and pressure on the junta intensify.