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Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000

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Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which has killed over 3,000 people.
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Dr Sian Williams presents the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.
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Dr Sian Williams presents the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
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