03.04.2025 – (12:01 PM)

As some say, the statements and writings about where these monks are are based on the information they have seen and heard. “We are not seeing any news of the activities as before due to the internet and phone line problems,” said a person familiar with the situation.

According to the Tik Tok account of Ko Ukka, a disciple of the late Venerable Saykindi, the monk has been in Sagaing since April 29, transporting search and rescue equipment from Mandalay, consulting with search and rescue teams, and donating money to rescue teams in Sagaing and Sagaing.

The earthquake that struck on March 28 caused casualties in Sagaing, as well as the collapse of monasteries and seminaries, nunneries and seminaries in the Sagaing Mountains. Many monks, nuns, and a few teachers were affected and passed away, and search and rescue operations are currently ongoing.

Out of sympathy for the people affected by the earthquake, the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services today (April 2) announced a temporary ceasefire from April 2 to 22.

The statement stated that the Tatmadaw issued a total of (22) ceasefire announcements from December 21, 2018 to December 31, 2023 with the aim of achieving lasting peace nationwide and further advancing the peace process. On September 26, 2024, the State Executive Council offered to resolve the political issue through political means.

Currently, the very strong earthquake that occurred on March 28 and subsequent aftershocks have damaged roads, bridges, and buildings in the earthquake-affected areas, causing deaths and injuries to people. The statement stated that the state is continuing to vigorously carry out relief and rehabilitation activities due to such damage and losses.