CNI News

4 April 2025

The Myanmar Tatmadaw announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups from 2nd to 22nd April in order to ensure stability and peace for the earthquake victims and for the recovery work to be carried out.

Due to a very powerful earthquake that rocked on March 28 and some aftershocks, there were so many casualties and, roads, bridges and buildings were also damaged in the earthquake-hit areas.

So, the State Administration Council is vigorously carrying out relief and rehabilitation activities, reported the Myanmar Tatmadaw.

"The Myanmar Tatmadaw has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups from 2nd to 22nd April to express sympathy and understanding to the people of the entire country affected by the earthquake, and to expedite relief and rehabilitation work." said in the announcement.

The Myanmar Tatmadaw has warned EAOs and other armed organizations not to harass and attack public transportation routes; not to damage the life and property of the people, not to attack the military camps where security forces have been deployed for security and rule of law,  During the declared temporary ceasefire; not to gather forces and not to expand territories during the declared ceasefire. If these demands are not met, the Myanmar Tatmadaw will take necessary actions to protect the people, released the office of the commander in chief of the defense services on April 2.

The Myanmar military has issued 22 ceasefire states since December 21, 2018. And then, it offered armed opposition groups to solve the political problem through political means on September 26, 2024.

The Northern Alliance that is made up of the AA, the TNLA and the MNDAA, which is currently engaged in fierce fighting with the Myanmar Tatmadaw, announced a temporary
ceasefire from 1st to 30th April.

In the same way, the National Unity Government (NUG) has issued a temporary ceasefire as well.