Myanmar’s Earthquake Aftermath Reveals Deeper Failures Amid Military Rule
Half a year after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, ongoing recovery efforts lay bare the military government’s inability to protect its people—raising urgent questions about sovereignty, governance, and stability in a fractious region.
On March 28, 2025, a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s heartland, killing over 3,800 people and leveling entire communities. Five months later, the nation still sifts through rubble as bodies emerge from the wreckage—reminding us that natural disasters are often compounded by human failures.Myanmar was already locked in violent internal conflict when disaster hit. The military regime that toppled the democratically elected government in 2021 continues to suppress pro-democracy forces and armed militias. This ongoing civil war weakens national resilience and hampers effective disaster response—a stark failure of governance that puts innocent lives at risk.Is Military Control Hindering Real...
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