Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance extends ceasefire until end of June

Mizzima

 Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance, comprising the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and the Arakan Army (AA), has announced it will extend its unilateral ceasefire for the third time, until the end of June. The decision aims to support post-earthquake humanitarian relief efforts across affected regions.

In a statement issued on 2 June, the alliance said the ceasefire extension from 2 June to 30 June was necessary to allow more time for ongoing relief activities. The region has faced considerable challenges following the earthquake, and heavy rains have exacerbated the damage, causing additional structural collapses and delaying relief operations. Despite two months of effort, aid teams have not been able to complete their work.

“More time is needed for the humanitarian efforts,” said the statement, referencing the continuing need for aid despite prior ceasefires. The Three Brotherhood Alliance previously declared one-month ceasefires in April and May to allow for relief work, but due to the scale of the devastation, this third extension was seen as essential.