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Junta delays aid to earthquake impact zones, believers work toward relief
Myanmar (MNN) — Hope of finding earthquake survivors is ending in Myanmar, now eleven days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The death toll has surpassed 3,560 people. Instead, delivery of aid is choked by military junta checkpoints, where inspections and bribery are the norm, says a pastor with A3. On top of that, attacks between the junta and rebel groups have been reported, despite the temporary ceasefire that was announced last week. Because of the junta’s actions, “That's why, especial[ly]