In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, a preschool in Kyaukse lies in ruins. Among the rubble are torn children’s backpacks, colorful bags with books spilling out. Spiderman toys and alphabet letters are scattered among broken furniture and equipment. The town, located 40km south of Mandalay, was one of the hardest hit areas, with at least 2,000 people losing their lives.
Kywe Nyein, 71, mourns the loss of his five-year-old granddaughter, Thet Hter San, who perished in the collapse of the preschool. Her mother, who rushed to the school during the earthquake, found the building completely destroyed.
Residents and parents are devastated by the loss of their children. Despite the community’s efforts in the rescue work, the site is now quiet, with grief visible on the faces of those who remain.
Aid groups are warning of a humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, with hospitals overwhelmed and damaged. The scale of devastation is still unfolding, leaving many questions unanswered.
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