Humanitarian needs remain pressing a month after Myanmar's deadly quake

BANGKOK (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of survivors desperately need humanitarian aid a month after Myanmar's deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes the military government is reportedly carrying out despite ceasefires meant to aid relief efforts during the country’s civil war.

The 7.7 magnitude March 28 quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states, including the capital, Naypyitaw. Myanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported Monday there had been 157 aftershocks after the big quake, ranging in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5.

State-run MRTV television reported on Monday the quake’s death toll had reached 3,770, with 5,106 people injured and 106 still missing. The earthquake left many areas without power, telephone or cell connections and damaged roads and bridges, in addition to tens of thousands of buildings.

In some quake-hit areas, bereaved relatives and friends of the disaster’s victims on Monday offered donations to monks, a Buddhist tradition to transfer merit and blessings to the deceased. MRTV reported that Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the ruling military council, and his colleagues performed the same ceremony in Naypyitaw.

A report released Monday by the Myanmar Witness project of the London-based Centre for Information Resilience said the group had documented 80 post-quake airstrikes by the military across multiple regions, including 65 after the army declared its unilateral ceasefire on April 2, following similar declarations by its battlefield foes.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army’s 2021 takeover ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, which led to nationwide peaceful protests that escalated into armed resistance, uniting pro-democracy activists and ethnic minority guerrilla groups that have long been fighting for autonomy.

“Myanmar’s population was already on its knees after years of SAC aggression and armed conflict,” said Myanmar Witness project director Robert Dolan, referring to the military’s ruling State Administration Council. “The layers of suffering are hard to comprehend — we’ve seen regions wrecked by war and then the earthquake, only to sustain further damage from continued airstrikes.”

The bombings have primarily targeted civilian areas — markets, residential zones, Buddhist monasteries, and Christian churches — resulting in the deaths of over 200 civilians, including at least 24 children, from March 28 to April 19, 2025, according to a statement from the shadow National Unity Government, the main opposition group coordinating resistance to military rule.

Dave Eubank, a former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier who founded the Free Burma Rangers, a private aid organization, said two of his medics had been killed in military attacks since the earthquake, which have primarily struck villages.

“These attacks have not slowed down at all, attacks by drones, airstrikes, mortars and artillery continue unabated,” said Eubank, who was in Myanmar when the earthquake hit but is currently outside the country, though his teams continue to operate there.

“They have been widespread and lethal, mostly to villagers — very few of the resistance have been killed by them.”

The military government hasn’t directly commented on the airstrikes, but when it extended its ceasefire on April 22, it reserved the right to respond as “necessary” to certain activities by the resistance forces.

U.N. agencies and other humanitarian organizations, meanwhile, stress that living conditions remain dire for earthquake survivors.

Even before the earthquake, the civil war had displaced more than 3 million people and left nearly 20 million in need.

“Critical needs remain for safe shelter, clean water and sanitation, physical and mental health care, comprehensive protection services and cash assistance,” the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Friday in its latest situation report.

Many who lost their homes are still in makeshift tents with little to protect them from pre-monsoon storms ahead of the months-long rainy season, which normally begins in May, and limited access to safe drinking water and clean sanitation raises the threat of waterborne diseases, the U.N. said.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said in a report released Monday that displaced people were living outdoors in temperatures of up to forty degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), with an overwhelming fear of further aftershocks.

In Naypyitaw, the damaged buildings of the labor and foreign ministries have been demolished for new construction, said a resident who asked not to be named for security reasons. Debris at markets and schools has been cleaned by municipal workers, while thousands of people, who lost their homes, were still living under tarpaulin sheets, he said.

He said that he was told that the departments and offices of several ministries will be temporarily relocated to Yangon, the country’s former capital and largest city, until their offices can be rebuilt.

Associated Press writer David Rising contributed to this report.

Firefighters recover the belongings of victims of the earthquake from damaged buildings that house Governments' servants in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A firefighter recovers the belongings of victims from damaged buildings that house Governments' servants in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A volunteer sits collapsed building after one month of the strong earthquake, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Volunteers help to clear a collapsed building after one month of the strong earthquake, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Volunteers help to clear collapsed buildings after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Volunteers help to clear collapsed building after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Volunteers help to clear debris of a collapsed building after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Volunteers help to clear collapsed buildings after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A volunteer drives a backhoe to clear debris of a building at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A volunteer drives a backhoe to clear debris of a building at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A women walks past damaged buildings at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

People watch as a backhoe clear debris from damaged buildings at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A Buddhist novice monk walks past damaged buildings at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A Buddhist novice monk walks past damaged buildings at a market after one month of strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A volunteer drives a backhoe to clear debris of a building at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A volunteer drives a backhoe to clear debris of a building at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

A volunteer drives a backhoe to clear debris of a building at a market, after one month of the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win Friday night.

Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the day. Draymond Green rested, while Jonathan Kuminga missed the game with back soreness.

That left Steve Kerr's starting lineup as Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Quinten Post.

Kerr was optimistic Curry would play Saturday against the Jazz.

Gilgeous-Alexander shot 10 for 20 with three 3-pointers and converted all seven of his free throws for his seventh game in the last nine with 30 or more points — and now three straight. He had 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting with five 3-pointers in the last matchup against the Warriors.

Chet Holmgren contributed 15 points and a season-best 15 rebounds — two off his career high — as Oklahoma City (30-5) won a fourth straight following its first two-game skid of the season.

Richard had 13 points and five rebounds, Al Horford and Moody also scored 13 while Pat Spencer dished out 11 assists against the defending champion Thunder, who had lost their previous two road games but also won 124-112 at Golden State exactly a month earlier on Dec. 2.

Richard's 3-pointer with 7:19 left in the second quarter got Golden State within 38-36 before Oklahoma City answered with a 19-0 run to go ahead 64-45 at halftime.

The Warriors had won two straight, five of six and three in a row at home, where they are in a stretch with 10 of 11 at Chase Center.

Thunder: Visit Phoenix on Sunday.

Warriors: Host Utah on Saturday night to complete a back-to-back.

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Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) shoots a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots while defended by Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)