Myanmar resistance motion pronounces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake reduction efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s shadow Nationwide Unity Authorities, which coordinates the favored battle in opposition to the ruling army, has introduced a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake reduction efforts. An announcement issued Saturday night time mentioned its armed wing, the Individuals’s Protection Pressure (PDF) will implement a two-week pause in offensive army operations beginning Sunday in earthquake-affected areas. It mentioned it will “collaborate with the U.N. and non-governmental organizations to make sure safety, transportation, and the institution of short-term rescue and medical camps,” within the areas it controls. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. The next is AP’s earlier story. Myanmar’s ruling army…