Myanmar military continues attacks despite earthquake truce: UN

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Myanmar's military has reportedly conducted dozens of attacks since the devastating earthquake hit the country, including at least 16 since a temporary truce was announced this week, the UN says. Following reports of sporadic clashes even after last Friday's quake which has killed more than 3,000 people, the junta joined its opponents on Wednesday in calling a temporary halt to hostilities for relief to be delivered. But the United Nations rights office has received reports of more than 60 attacks carried out by the military since the earthquake.

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00:00The days following the deadly earthquake that tore through central Myanmar last week,

00:04the Myanmar military continued operations and attacks, including airstrikes,

00:09some of which were launched shortly after the tremors subsided.

00:13Our office has received reports that the military has carried out at least 53 attacks,

00:18including strikes by aircrafts and drones, artillery and paramotors in areas affected

00:23by the earthquake. Our office has also received reports that the military has continued its

00:28conscription drive, forcibly recruiting able-bodied young people assisting the rescue efforts.

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