More than 1700 people have died due to the earthquake, while more than 3400 are injured. Relief and rescue operations are facing problems in the disaster affected areas. Amidst these circumstances, the military government of the country is carrying out air strikes on people in cities and villages.
Myanmar, which has been embroiled in a civil war for four years, is facing a major crisis after the earthquake. More than 1700 people have died due to the earthquake, while more than 3400 are injured. Relief and rescue operations are facing problems in the disaster-affected areas. Thousands of people have become homeless. Amidst these horrific conditions, the military government of Myanmar is carrying out air strikes. The military government has also carried out air strikes on rebels in the earthquake-affected areas. A group carrying out an armed movement against the junta regime has made this allegation on Sunday.
Attacks on quake-hit areas
The Karen National Union, one of Myanmar's oldest armed groups, said in a statement that the army was continuing air strikes targeting civilian areas while the population suffered greatly from the quake. It said the army should prioritise relief efforts but was "focused on attacking its own people", Reuters reported.
Foul smell coming from the bodies trapped in the rubble
The powerful earthquake that struck last week on Friday has caused massive destruction in many cities of Myanmar. It has destroyed important infrastructure including airports, bridges and roads. Due to the rubble and collapse of communication system, aid workers are not able to reach the people. Many people are trapped in the rubble. Many cities including Mandalay are in the grip of foul smell emanating from the dead bodies.
The United Nations has also pointed out the lack of medical supplies. The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday was near Mandalay, an area occupied by junta forces. However, it has also caused heavy damage in rebel-held areas. The Crisis Group has reported that some anti-junta forces have stopped their attacks, but fighting continues in other places. It said that the junta regime has continued air strikes in other areas including the affected areas. This needs to be stopped.