A major earthquake struck Myanmar, causing significant destruction primarily in Mandalay, leading to a rising death toll now at 1,700. Despite the urgency, the US has not contributed aid, contrasting sharply with responses from China, India, the UK, and others, who have dispatched rescue teams and significant relief supplies. The situation is complicated by ongoing conflicts since the 2021 coup, hampering access and assessment of the full extent of the damage. Criticism of US aid cuts highlights the nation's decreasing involvement in global disaster responses as assistance from other nations pours in.
The 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar has caused extensive devastation, yet the US's gap in aid contrasts with rapid responses from China, India, and other countries.
Despite a growing death toll, the lack of American aid underscores concerns about the country's commitment to participate in international disaster relief efforts.
Countries like China and India have quickly mobilized resources to assist Myanmar, sending rescue teams and aid, while the US's foreign aid cuts hinder its global response.
As international support floods in from various nations, the absence of assistance from the US raises serious questions about its role in global humanitarian crises.
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