Nant Zoya Phan, Burma Campaign UK’s Programme Director, talked to Burma News Network about the seminar “Towards a democratic Myanmar and its impact on security along the Thai border”, held on March 2-3 in the Thai Parliament, Bangkok, over the Burmese junta’s objection.
“It was emphasized that cross-border assistance is needed for war refugees” said Zoya Phan. “Humanitarian aid cannot be provided through the military council for the war refugees who are in the Myanmar border where there are millions. It was reported that it would work only if you pay directly through the Thai border. Thai parliamentarians accept and trust this presentation.”