April 2, 2025

The Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) has announced a 21-day temporary ceasefire from April 2 to April 22, 2025, citing the need to support relief and reconstruction efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake.

In a four-point statement issued by the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, the Tatmadaw said the ceasefire was declared to express sympathy for affected citizens, facilitate humanitarian aid, and ensure stability during the recovery period.

The Tatmadaw urged ethnic armed groups and other armed organizations to adhere to the ceasefire by refraining from disrupting public transportation routes, harming civilians or their property, attacking security forces, or engaging in activities such as recruitment and territorial expansion. The statement warned that any violations would prompt countermeasures to protect the public.

Since December 2018, the Tatmadaw has declared 22 ceasefires in efforts to promote national peace. In a separate initiative, Myanmar’s State Administration Council extended an invitation for political dialogue on September 26, 2024, as part of ongoing efforts to address political conflicts.

The ceasefire announcement comes amid growing humanitarian concerns following the earthquake, which has caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage across the country.

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April 1, 2025

In light of the devastating earthquake that has struck multiple regions across Myanmar, the traditional Thingyan festival will be celebrated this year in a subdued, peaceful manner. The State Administration Council (SAC) announced that the festivities, usually marked by vibrant entertainment and public celebrations, will instead focus on cultural traditions without singing, dancing, or other forms of entertainment.

The earthquake has resulted in significant casualties, injuries, and widespread damage in areas such as Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, and Shan State. Given the national mourning for those affected, this year’s Thingyan will be observed with respect and reverence, as communities across the country prioritize recovery and support for the victims over festive activities.

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April 1, 2025

According to an official statement from the State Administration Council (SAC), Chairman and Prime Minister of Myanmar, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, informed the Prime Minister of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, that reports on social media claiming that around 700 Muslims died while performing prayers at religious gatherings are incorrect. He clarified that the actual number of casualties is around 500.

During a phone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on the evening of March 31, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing provided an update on the damage and casualties caused by the major earthquake in Myanmar. He clarified that the number of deceased individuals had been identified and that search and rescue operations were still ongoing.

He also expressed his gratitude for Pakistan's outreach and willingness to provide humanitarian aid. In response, the Pakistani Prime Minister acknowledged Myanmar's continuous efforts in search and rescue operations and expressed his deep condolences for the losses. He further stated that Pakistan prays for the swift recovery of those affected.

Pakistan’s government and people are sending 35 tons of humanitarian aid in two air shipments, along with an additional 17 tons of relief supplies. Moreover, Pakistan has pledged to provide further assistance if necessary.

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တရုတ်အစိုးရမှ မြန်မာနိုင်ငံသို့ ထောက်ပံ့ပေးသည့် ငလျင်ဘေးအတွက် အရေးပေါ် လူသားချင်းစာနာထောက်ထားမှု ပထမအသုတ် ကယ်ဆယ်ရေးပစ္စည်းများ မတ် ၃၁ရက် မနက်က ပေကျင်းမြို့ အပြည်ပြည်ဆိုင်ရာလေဆိပ်မှ စတင်ပို့ဆောင်ခဲ့ပါတယ်

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Naypyidaw, 31 March 2025 – The State Administration Council (SAC) has declared a national mourning period following the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March at 12:51 PM Myanmar Standard Time.

The earthquake has resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread destruction, prompting the government to designate 31 March to 6 April 2025 as a period of national mourning. During this time, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across the country as a sign of respect and solidarity with the victims and affected communities.

The announcement was formally issued today with the signature of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar.

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