A major earthquake has struck Myanmar, but as rescuers try to reach people in the rubble, the military has continued to carry out airstrikes against pro-democracy groups in a civil war that started in 2021. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the background to the conflict, who’s involved, and how the relationship between the US and Russia could impact the country’s future.
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