As of now, the earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has resulted in at least 1,644 fatalities and 2,376 injuries, as per the country’s ruling military junta.

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The main resistance movement in Myanmar has declared a unilateral partial ceasefire to assist in rescue efforts after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the country on Friday.

Myanmar’s Shadow National Unity Government, which governs the opposition to the ruling military junta that took power in 2021, has stated that its armed forces, the People’s Defence Force (PDF), will stop all military operations starting Sunday in areas affected by the earthquake.

This story is ongoing, and our journalists will provide updates as more news becomes available.