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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Myanmar junta fires on earthquake aid convoy as military leader rejects ceasefire proposal

Myanmar’s military junta launched fire at a Chinese Red Cross convoy delivering earthquake aid as the leader rejected calls for a ceasefire by armed rebel groups to focus on relief and rescue efforts amid the nation’s worst earthquake in a century.

Military spokesperson Zaw Min Tun confirmed on Wednesday that “warning shots” were fired on the Chinese Red Cross convoy delivering aid to earthquake victims, saying they failed to heed the military's instructions to stop while driving in a conflict zone.

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