The death toll has risen to 3,003 in the earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude that occurred in Myanmar. According to the Myanmar state television (MRTV), the number of casualties and injuries has increased since the earthquakes on March 28. The death toll has risen to 3,003, while the number of injured people has reached 4,639. The MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, OPENED FIRE ON CHINESE RED CROSS CONVOY According to Myanmar Now, the spokesman for the military administration, Major General Zaw Min Tun, confirmed that the military opened fire on the Chinese Red Cross convoy headed towards the northern Shan state to deliver aid to the earthquake-affected areas. Tun stated, “We tried to stop the convoy, but they did not stop. Then we fired warning shots from about 100 meters away.” EARTHQUAKES IN MYANMAR Two earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitudes occurred near the Sagaing region in central Myanmar on March 28. The earthquakes were also strongly felt in Thailand and China. The earthquakes caused significant destruction in the country, raising concerns about a further increase in the death toll.

A PERSON RESCUED SAFELY AFTER 5 DAYS

Five days after the devastating earthquakes in the country, a person was rescued safely from the rubble through a joint effort of the Myanmar fire department and search and rescue teams from Turkey.