Azeem Ibrahim

On March 28, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, leveling communities, killing more than 3,700 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. The epicenter, near Mandalay, shook the nation’s heart, collapsing bridges, pagodas and homes and exposing the fragility of a country already fractured by a brutal civil war. Beyond the physical devastation, this catastrophe has reshaped the psychological landscape of Myanmar’s conflict, delivering a profound boost to the resistance forces battling the junta.