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Myanmar Earthquake Kills Over 150, Triggers Regional Devastation

The 7.7 magnitude quake, Myanmar's strongest in over a century, has left hundreds injured, caused widespread destruction, and prompted a rare international appeal for aid.

  • A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, devastating infrastructure and causing significant casualties.
  • The death toll has risen to at least 154, including 144 in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand, with hundreds more injured and many still trapped under rubble.
  • Myanmar's military junta declared a state of emergency in six regions and issued an unprecedented international plea for humanitarian assistance.
  • In Bangkok, Thailand, a 30-story high-rise under construction collapsed, killing at least 10 people and leaving over 100 missing as rescue efforts continue.
  • The earthquake has compounded Myanmar's ongoing civil conflict and humanitarian crisis, with millions already displaced and critical infrastructure severely damaged.
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