Devastating quake leaves Myanmar junta on shaky ground

Devastating quake leaves Myanmar junta on shaky ground

The March 28 earthquake left Mandalay and the nearby town of Sagaing in ruins. Even Naypyitaw, the heavily fortified capital, sustained serious damage, forcing the junta to put its disaster response front and centre. In a departure from previous disasters where aid was blocked, this time the military regime was quick to declare a state of emergency and appeal for international help. Foreign rescue teams were immediately allowed entry into the co…

Myanmar junta requiring earthquake-impacted students to retake exams

The regime has scheduled repeats of university matriculation exams between June 16 and 21 for students whose answer sheets were lost in the March earthquake, adding to the burden borne by students recovering from the disaster