### [2025-04-2](/feed/2025/04/2/index.md)

##### Myanmar civil war
# The ruling junta in Myanmar declares a temporary ceasefire with the National Unity Government-in-exile and its various allied ethnic armed organizations to facilitate relief efforts following the MW 7.7 earthquake in the country several days ago. The ceasefire is expected to last until April 22. 




### Sources:

1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-military-declares-truce-to-facilitate-quake-relief/a-72112808)

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