Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake
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The Economist
4.4 • 4.9K Ratings
🗓️ 31 March 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Civil war in Myanmar is hampering relief efforts after the devastating earthquake on Friday, as the ruling military regime intensifies attacks on resistance fighters. The impact of Donald Trump’s attempt to silence “Voice of America” and other federally-funded broadcasters (8:45). And, “The Economist” reveals the best places to be a working woman in 2025 in its annual glass-ceiling index (17:37).
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