Myanmar death toll rises above 2,700 people | BBC News

Myanmar observed one minute of silence to mourn those who died from last week's earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people in the country.

Friday's earthquake was a magnitude of 7.7 and was felt in neighbouring countries like Thailand, hundreds of miles away, where the death toll stands at 21.

Rescuers in both countries are still searching for survivors, though hopes are fading as the critical window, the first 72 hours after a quake, has passed.

The UN says the earthquake has compounded "an already dire crisis" in Myanmar, which is in the midst of a four-year civil war.

Despite the destruction, reports suggest the country's military leaders are still carrying out air strikes against pro-democracy rebel groups.


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[Coreya]

rest in peace to those angels in the school. i can only imagine the teacher did everything she could to comfort them :(

[jessegriffin]

A mom in Sagaing said in a video her daughters were under the house, and rescuers heard their voices, but they couldn't get them out because they didn't have tools for that.
That is a more horrible experience for a person than I could have ever imagined.

[shweyin]

I'm Myanmar and I wanna ask to help our people because even the terrible situation like that the military didn't support the victims, and they bombed and didn't stop their air strikes. They accept all the help and money form the world and they pretend to save the victims, so I inform the truth to the entire world that it's vital not to trust the military; they are evils. Please help our Myanmar people and we desperately need your help. Actually, our poor country has been facing the horrible situation since February 1st, 2021. Thank you very much for your attention, the world.

[CarterBradley-ck]

My prayers to them may God help this families in this difficult time.

[Elizabeth-nzl]

My heartfelt condolences to those who lost their loved ones.

[mindhacker-HD]

I have no words to say😢 Praying for all of them🙏

[aungphyusin]

"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our international friends who have helped Myanmar during the earthquake disaster. Your kindness and generosity are a great source of strength for us. It provides significant support in overcoming these difficulties. Thank you very much."

[Nyonyothaw]

All my prayers to unprotected and harmless people of Myanmar and Thailand as well.Thank you the world for every assistance given.It is the big help.

[traveltectours]

Really difficult to tolerate the pain 😢
My deepest condolences, my heart goes to all victims in this terrible disaster 💐🙏
Praying from Sri Lanka 💔🇱🇰 🥺

[Elizabeth-nzl]

God bless local and international search & rescue teams. Such wonderful people. My deepest respects.

[网同]

As a Myanmar citizen, thanks everyone for supporting and caring about us. But to be honest, we require more international assistance and support as we don’t have any advanced technology, tools and machines to save, rescue or remove ruins . On the top of that, In sagain city, which is one the places that has been seriously affected by earthquake, the smell released from decomposition of dead body are becoming the most pressing issue and some experts claim that it can result in the outbreak of deadly diseases like diarrhea . So please come and support us, we need your help😢🙏🙏

[VeerasingamRetnasamy]

Our prayers are With you all in Myanmar and Thailand . God comfort all families that lost loved ones . May aid come to you speedily

[bongbin]

So who’s in charge of getting the help people need? We knew that they’re in a civil war and military is taking over their government. Can we trust them to really give them to the right people.

[Daniella-uh]

So sad. Prays to all the families of the lost ❤

[saquib]

I pray for swift recovery for those people who have wounded due to earthquake

[Real_Error]

3200+ dies 4k+ injured 450+ missing 13k+ building damage +collapse

[CurtisDonavan-yu]

Can't they see it's overwhelming.

[gracykn]

Almost everybody wants to know what happens where, how and why later.