A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and surrounding areas on Friday, claiming the lives of at least 1,000 people, according to the country’s military-led government. An additional 2,376 people have been reported injured.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 7.7 quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. In its initial assessment, the agency warned that the death toll could potentially reach up to 10,000.
The seismic event was felt across neighboring countries, including Thailand, where a building under construction collapsed in Bangkok. Authorities there are working to rescue approximately 100 people who remain trapped beneath the rubble.
Myanmar remains under the control of junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently subject to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.













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