US EditionMyanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows
- Myanmar's junta continued military attacks, including airstrikes, across several states during a ceasefire period from April 2 to 18.
- The junta announced the ceasefire on April 2 after a major March earthquake prompted calls for humanitarian aid.
- Attacks targeted regions like Sagaing, Shan, Kachin, and Rakhine, despite the ceasefire intention to halt military activity.
- Data shows junta aircraft attacks increased to 9.7 daily during the ceasefire, killing over six people each day.
- United Nations officials stated that military operations continued as "business as usual" instead of supporting humanitarian aid efforts.
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UN: Myanmar junta continuing military operations despite declared ceasefire
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Myanmar Junta's Hollow Ceasefire: Increased Airstrikes Amid Humanitarian Crisis
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