Myanmar for the past 5 years
2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic: The country faced lockdowns and health crises due to the global pandemic.
2021 – Military Coup: A political crisis erupted as the military seized power, leading to widespread protests.
2022 – Civil War: Armed conflicts intensified, resulting in large-scale destruction and displacement.
2023 – Economic Crisis: Inflation skyrocketed, causing economic hardship and food insecurity.
2024 – Severe Flooding: Heavy floods impacted cities, displacing people and damaging infrastructure.
2025 – Earthquake Disaster: A major earthquake devastated structures, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
2025
In 2025, Myanmar was struck by a devastating earthquake, causing widespread destruction across the country. Iconic religious sites, including temples and pagodas, crumbled under the force of the tremors. Buildings collapsed, roads cracked, and communities were left in ruins. The disaster added to the country’s ongoing struggles, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Rescue operations faced immense challenges due to damaged infrastructure and limited resources. Thousands of people were displaced, seeking emergency shelter and aid. The earthquake marked yet another tragic chapter in Myanmar’s recent history of crises
2024
In mid-2024, Myanmar experienced catastrophic flooding due to prolonged monsoon rains. Major cities and rural areas alike were inundated, destroying homes, farmland, and infrastructure. Thousands were displaced yet again, with little government support or resources for recovery. The floods further strained an already overwhelmed humanitarian system.
2023
The ongoing violence and instability triggered a full-blown economic collapse. Inflation soared, the local currency lost its value, and job opportunities disappeared. Basic necessities like food, fuel, and medicine became unaffordable or unavailable. Families across the country faced severe hardship and food insecurity, with children and the elderly among the most affected.
2022
As resistance to the military regime grew, Myanmar descended into civil war. Armed conflict intensified between the military and pro-democracy groups, ethnic armed organizations, and local militias. Cities and villages became battlegrounds, and entire communities were destroyed or displaced. Hundreds of thousands of people fled their homes, many seeking refuge in camps or across borders.
2021
In February 2021, the military seized control of the government in a violent coup, detaining elected leaders and crushing democratic progress. Mass protests erupted across the country, met with brutal crackdowns, arrests, and widespread violence. This marked the beginning of a new era of repression, fear, and instability, silencing voices and plunging the nation deeper into crisis.
2020
Like much of the world, Myanmar was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. With limited access to healthcare, testing, and vaccines, the country struggled to contain outbreaks. Lockdowns brought daily life to a halt, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, workers, and those already living in poverty. The fragile healthcare system buckled under pressure, leaving many without treatment or support.
