Devastation in Mandalay Following Earthquake

The situation in Mandalay, Myanmar, is dire in the aftermath of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with rescue efforts hampered by military control and lack of resources. A humanitarian worker highlighted the struggle to extract trapped individuals, sharing accounts of over 100 bodies discovered in a nearby village. Rescuers face significant challenges, including dwindling electricity and water supplies, which severely limits medical treatment for the injured. International aid is desperately needed, as local young populations are constrained by military conscription or fear of arrest.