Myanmar Earthquake Disaster: Chaos Amid Political Turmoil

In Myanmar's Mandalay, survivors are racing against time to save those trapped under the debris after a massive earthquake struck on Friday. With limited resources and absent authorities, residents and rescue workers are left to fend for themselves in the Southeast Asian country's second-largest city.

The earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, has claimed over 1,000 lives, overwhelming a country already crippled by military rule and civil strife since 2021. Amid ruins and despair, local rescue efforts are hampered by a lack of machinery and manpower.

International attention turns to Myanmar as the junta reluctantly seeks external aid. However, distrust remains high as past efforts have been obstructed by the regime, raising concerns about the effectiveness of relief reaching those in dire need.