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“Who’s Responsible for Myanmar’s Earthquake Deaths? The Junta’s Role in a Preventable Tragedy”

On March 28, 2025, a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, flattening villages, crushing infrastructure, and claiming over 5,400 lives. But while the tremor itself was inevitable—Myanmar sits on one of the world’s most active fault lines—the staggering death toll was…