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05-06-2025, 02:39 PM
Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance extends ceasefire until end of June.
Myanmar’s 3 Bro comprising National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), & Arakan Army (AA), announced it will extend its unilateral ceasefire for 3rd time, until June. Decision aims to support post-earthquake humanitarian relief efforts across affected regions.
In a statement issued on 2 June, they said ceasefire extension from 2 June to 30 June was necessary to allow more time for ongoing relief activities that region has faced considerable challenges following earthquake,& heavy rains exacerbated damage, causing additional structural collapses delaying relief op. Despite 2 mths of effort, aid teams not able to complete their work.
“More time is needed for the humanitarian efforts,” referencing to continuing need for aid that both need to cease-fires. The 3 Bro-hood Alliance previously declared a month ceasefire in April & May to allow for relief work, but due to the scale of the devastation, a 3rd extension was seen as essential. The ceasefire extension came on heels of a similar move by the junta. On 1 June, junta announced a one-month extension of its own ceasefire, lasting from 1 June to 30 June. Statement junta emphasized need to facilitate post-earthquak
construction to create a conducive environment for upcoming elections.
However, tensions remain high despite ceasefires. On very day after the junta’s ceasefire extension announcement, 1 June, military conducted airstrikes in Singu Township, Mandalay Region. In addition, a school in Thabeikkyin Township was also hit, resulting in the injury of three women and the destruction of the school building and nearby structures, military actions have raised concerns ceasefires may be more symbolic than substantive, as hostilities continue to flare in various regions despite efforts to create temporary ceasefire zones for humanitarian aid.
Myanmar’s 3 Bro comprising National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), & Arakan Army (AA), announced it will extend its unilateral ceasefire for 3rd time, until June. Decision aims to support post-earthquake humanitarian relief efforts across affected regions.
In a statement issued on 2 June, they said ceasefire extension from 2 June to 30 June was necessary to allow more time for ongoing relief activities that region has faced considerable challenges following earthquake,& heavy rains exacerbated damage, causing additional structural collapses delaying relief op. Despite 2 mths of effort, aid teams not able to complete their work.
“More time is needed for the humanitarian efforts,” referencing to continuing need for aid that both need to cease-fires. The 3 Bro-hood Alliance previously declared a month ceasefire in April & May to allow for relief work, but due to the scale of the devastation, a 3rd extension was seen as essential. The ceasefire extension came on heels of a similar move by the junta. On 1 June, junta announced a one-month extension of its own ceasefire, lasting from 1 June to 30 June. Statement junta emphasized need to facilitate post-earthquak
construction to create a conducive environment for upcoming elections.
However, tensions remain high despite ceasefires. On very day after the junta’s ceasefire extension announcement, 1 June, military conducted airstrikes in Singu Township, Mandalay Region. In addition, a school in Thabeikkyin Township was also hit, resulting in the injury of three women and the destruction of the school building and nearby structures, military actions have raised concerns ceasefires may be more symbolic than substantive, as hostilities continue to flare in various regions despite efforts to create temporary ceasefire zones for humanitarian aid.
