Myanmar Junta Bombs Quake Zones as Anwar Calls for Truce Extension

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, whose country currently chairs ASEAN, has called for an extension of Myanmar’s ceasefire after its expiry on Wednesday to ensure safe and effective delivery of aid to regions devastated by the deadly March 28 earthquake.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Anwar urged both the military regime and the civilian National Unity Government (NUG) to extend and expand the current truce.

“The ceasefire must not only be preserved but needs to be expanded into a nationwide humanitarian ceasefire to ensure safe, uninterrupted and unhindered humanitarian access to all communities in need,” the statement said.