ASEAN Foreign Ministers offer condolences to Myanmar over jade mine disaster
At the scene (Photo: Xinhua)
ASEAN countries affirmed solidarity with Myanmar and pledged cooperation with and support for the country, the statement said while expressing the belief that Myanmar would quickly overcome the consequence of the disaster. Caused by the monsoon rains, the jade mine landslide occurred at 8:00am (Myanmar time) on July 2, with all victims being jade scavengers. The death toll from accident has climbed to at least 160.
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