Tatmadaw Issues Statement on Extension of Temporary Ceasefire
Nay Pyi Taw, 22 April 2025
The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services issued a statement regarding the temporary ceasefire on April 22, as follows.
Unofficial Translation
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Statement Regarding Temporary Ceasefire
(Myanmar Era 1387, 10th Waning Day of Tagu)
April 22, 2025
1. Due to the severe and powerful Mandalay earthquake that occurred on March 28, the Tatmadaw previously declared the period from April 2 to April 22, 2025, as a temporary ceasefire period. This was done with sympathy, support, and understanding for the people across the country who have been affected, and to enable effective rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts while prioritizing peace and stability..
2. At present, the Government is continuing its efforts with great intensity to carry out reconstruction and rehabilitation work in earthquake-affected areas. Similarly, international rescue teams and medical teams have been dispatched to provide necessary assistance and deliver relief supplies.
3. In carrying out reconstruction and rehabilitation activities, emphasis must be placed on rebuilding damaged government offices, the homes of citizens, transportation infrastructure, and on revitalizing agricultural and livestock-based production industries.
4. Therefore, in order to accelerate and effectively continue the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in earthquake-affected areas, to swiftly promote the interests of the State and all citizens, and to build genuine, sustainable peace while prioritizing stability and tranquility, the Tatmadaw hereby announces the extension of the temporary ceasefire period from April 23 to April 30, 2025.
5. During the declared ceasefire period, ethnic armed organizations and other armed groups are hereby notified not to conduct attacks and damage on public transportation routes used by civilians, not to damage the lives and property of the people, not to attack or interfere with the bases of security forces fulfilling duties of law and order and national security, not to interfere with or attack military headquarters, and not to engage in force mobilization, preparation, group formation, or territorial expansion that may disrupt peace. If such actions are taken, the Tatmadaw will respond with necessary countermeasures to protect the public.
Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services