Myanmar's opposition declares unilateral ceasefire after earthquake


BANGKOK: Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the country's opposition democratic shadow government announced on Sunday (March 30) a two-week unilateral pause in its fighting with the ruling military junta, though "defence operations" are excluded from this.

The "suspension of all offensive military operations" is to take place in the "earthquake-affected areas and related districts," the National Unity Government (NUG) wrote on X.

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