Myanmar rebels declare ceasefire to aid earthquake relief, as over 2,000 die and 3.5M are displaced.
Myanmar's Three Brotherhood Alliance has declared a one-month unilateral ceasefire to support relief efforts following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed over 2,000 people. The ceasefire aims to allow aid to reach affected areas. The UN has reported no intentional blockage of aid but warns of shortages of water, food, and medical supplies due to the earthquake and ongoing civil war. The UN estimates over 3.5 million internally displaced people in Myanmar.
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