Myanmar earthquake: Search and rescue efforts continue in race against time

Published on March 30, 2025

The human toll of the earthquake which devastated central Myanmar continues to rise, UN humanitarians warned on Sunday, putting more pressure on nearly 20 million people who were already in need of aid.

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