Zoya Phan, Burma Campaign UK’s Programme Director, writes on the aftermath of the earthquake in Burma for the World Liberty Congress:
“In the wake of this disaster, the Burmese military is showing no sign of halting its aggression or providing significant aid to its people. They continued attacks across the country despite declaring a ceasefire, block aid to areas they don’t control, and leverage calls for aid to try to gain international legitimacy.
“While the Burmese military is not willing to stop its brutal air strikes, it did ask for foreign aid. Chinese, Russian, and Indian rescue workers are already on the ground, but only areas under military control. Overall, it is very hard to get information about the level of destruction caused by the quake due to the Junta’s banning independent media, internet bans, and preventing foreign journalists from entering the country. It is vital that aid is not only channelled via UN agencies, but also to local civil society organisations and using cross border mechanisms.”
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