The Myanmar military announced a temporary ceasefire to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts after last week’s devastating earthquake.

The Government Government Committee said in a statement that the agreement will take effect from April 2 to April 22.

Earlier this week, rebel groups unilaterally announced a ceasefire in support of relief efforts – a military refused to do so until Wednesday’s announcement.

Now, it is well known that at least 2,886 people were killed after 7.7 earthquakes last Friday. Hundreds are still missing.

In neighboring countries such as Thailand, the death toll is currently 21 years old, and hundreds of miles of earthquakes are also felt.

Myanmar has been plagued by violence in the civil war between military governments, which seized power in the 2021 coup, as well as militias and resistance forces across the country.

On Tuesday night, Myanmar’s army opened fire on a Chinese Red Cross convoy carrying earthquake relief supplies.

The armed rebel group tower, the National Liberation Army said the army fired nine convoys with machine guns in eastern Shannan Prefecture.

The convoy is on his way to Mandalay Tough cities Near the center of the earthquake. No harm has been reported.

The military government said it was investigating the incident and denied shooting directly at the vehicle. It said that although the convoy did not stop, the troops fired into the air after the convoy did not stop.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that its rescue teams and supplies were safe, adding: “All factions and gatherings in Myanmar will prioritize earthquake relief efforts”.

Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis worsened after the earthquake last week. The actual death toll is believed to be much higher than the official figures provided by the military government.

Several international aid agencies and foreign governments have sent personnel and supplies to shocking areas.

The military spokesman said Wednesday that the troops saw the aid convoy from Naungcho Township on Tuesday night with Chinese stickers and Myanmar number boards on the vehicle, but the vehicle’s movement has not been notified in advance.

“When we saw the convoy, we stopped. But they continued. We fired from about 200m, but they didn’t stop.”

“At about 100m away, we fired three shots in the air and the vehicle turned towards the valley.”

The spokesman said China’s Blue Sky Rescue Team has been providing rescue support in Mandalay and they were given safety insurance as they crossed the route.

He added that when international agencies want to provide assistance, they need to notify the Myanmar government.

TNLA, who escorted the Red Cross convoy, said they had notified the Military Commission to go to Mandalay.

The group said in a statement that after retreating to Naungcho, they will continue their journey.