Myanmar Military Announces Ceasefire as Quake Deaths Top 3,000
Workers clear up the rubble of a collapsed building in Mandalay on April 2.
Photographer: Sai Aung Main/AFP/Getty Images
Myanmar’s military on Wednesday announced a unilateral ceasefire in its fight against rebels until April 22 to expedite relief and reconstruction efforts after last week’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 3,000 people.
The office of the commander-in-chief also said it would “take necessary countermeasures” during that time if opposition groups sought to damage communication lines, mobilize forces or take new territory.