This is a special edition of In Crisis Mode. While our podcast is usually in German, we will be producing more episodes in English in the future to reach a wider audience and cover global crises more effectively:
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has devastated Myanmar, killing over 1,600 people. But while the rubble is still smoldering, the military junta intensifies its war. In this episode of "In Crisis Mode", war reporter Jan Jessen speaks with David Eubank of the Free Burma Rangers, who is on the ground providing aid under fire.
What does disaster look like when it hits a country already in civil war?
Why is international aid being blocked?
And how can the world respond?
Interview-Guest in this episode:
David Eubank (Free Burma Rangers)
"The junta attacks while people dig for survivors. The world must act."
🧭 Chapter Overview
1 | The Crisis Unfolds – Earthquake in a Warzone
Thousands dead, entire towns destroyed – and the military keeps bombing.
2 | Voices from the Ground – Interview with David Eubank
What it means to deliver aid under attack, and how the junta exploits the chaos.
3 | War Amid Rubble – Military Tactics After Disaster
The regime escalates violence, blocks aid, and tightens its grip.
4 | Why the World Looks Away
Jan questions the silence of the global community – and the consequences.
5 | A Call for Action
Final thoughts on what must happen now – and how listeners can help.
How can I help?Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontièrs, MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières provides emergency medical aid in crisis zones around the world, assisting people affected by conflicts, epidemics, and natural disasters. As an independent and neutral organization, MSF offers medical care where it is needed most.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee is a humanitarian organization that aids refugees and displaced individuals in crisis zones worldwide.
Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS)
As the leading and oldest humanitarian organization in Myanmar, the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable people. Founded in 1920 as a branch of the Indian Red Cross Society, it gained national status in 1939 and became a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1946. MRCS provides emergency relief, healthcare, and disaster response services to those in need.
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