Myanmar's Junta Extends Ceasefire in Quake-Hit Region Until May 31, State Media Reports

(Daily News Summary) – The military government in Myanmar announced an extension of their provisional truce until May 31st. This move aims to facilitate recovery operations after a significant earthquake struck the nation in late March, resulting in over 3,700 fatalities and widespread destruction across various regions, as stated by official news sources on Wednesday.

The military government first declared a truce in early April, just a few days post the March 28 earthquake, to aid in relief operations. This move was echoed by various rebel factions opposed to the regime.

Airstrikes and artillery assaults have persisted in certain areas of Myanmar even after the ceasefire declaration.

(Reported by the News in A Day staff, Written by Devjyot Ghoshal; Edited by John Mair)