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Devastation in Burma: Earthquake Strikes Amidst Ongoing Conflict [1]
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Date: 2025-03-30
On March 28th, a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Burma (Myanmar), devastating communities across the country and beyond. The quake, centered near Mandalay in central Myanmar, was so powerful that tremors were felt in neighboring nations. Reports of widespread damage are coming in—from apartment buildings in urban areas to fragile bamboo homes in refugee camps.
This disaster could not have come at a worse time. The people of Burma are already suffering under the brutal rule of the Myanmar military junta, which seized power in the 2021 coup. Despite the devastation caused by the earthquake, the military continues its relentless assault on civilians, launching airstrikes on areas outside its control.
Ensuring Aid Reaches the Burmese People
For international governments and aid organizations looking to assist, it is crucial to understand the political complexities of Burma today. The military does not control the entire country, as Burmese resistance movements have reclaimed significant territories. Sending aid through the military junta risks corruption and mismanagement—instead, assistance must go directly to the Burmese people through independent organizations.
How You Can Help
We urge you to take immediate action:
✅ Sign this petition to demand that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ensures direct U.S. support for the Burmese people—not the military junta.
✅ Donate to trusted organizations that are providing emergency relief to those affected by the earthquake:
Advance Myanmar – A humanitarian organization with decades of experience in Myanmar, providing both crisis assistance and long-term community support.
Better Burma – Mobilizing an emergency response to reach those in the most vulnerable communities, including ethnic and religious minorities .
Community Partners International – Working with local partners to assess and meet essential health and humanitarian needs.
Burma Needs the World’s Support
This earthquake has compounded the suffering of a people already enduring conflict, displacement, and oppression. We must act swiftly to support those in need—while ensuring aid does not fall into the hands of the junta.
Join us in standing with the people of Burma. Sign the petition. Donate. Spread the word.
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