Six war widows arrived at earthquake-damaged Mandalay Palace after fleeing their battle-torn hometown. They joined thousands seeking refuge in Myanmar's ancient royal capital following the March 28 disaster that claimed nearly 3,800 lives. The 7.7-magnitude tremor struck a nation already torn by civil conflict since military leaders seized power through a 2021 coup.
The military government scheduled elections for December 28 as rebels continue fighting across multiple regions. United Nations experts dismissed the planned vote as fraudulent while opposition forces vowed to block polling efforts. More than 90,000 displaced residents crowd Mandalay shelters according to UN statistics.
Survivors struggle daily for basic necessities while military aircraft patrol overhead. The Sky Villa condominium collapse alone killed 206 residents during the devastating earthquake.
The military government scheduled elections for December 28 as rebels continue fighting across multiple regions. United Nations experts dismissed the planned vote as fraudulent while opposition forces vowed to block polling efforts. More than 90,000 displaced residents crowd Mandalay shelters according to UN statistics.
Survivors struggle daily for basic necessities while military aircraft patrol overhead. The Sky Villa condominium collapse alone killed 206 residents during the devastating earthquake.
