By Paul Greening Guest Contributor It is apparent that the main reason for United Nations (UN) agencies engaging with the junta is perceived self-interest but they support their decision with…
Tag: humanitarian aid
UNOCHA 2023 Global Humanitarian Overview addresses lack of education for school children in Burma
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Asia Pacific: Needs and Response for 2023 states that since the 2021 coup in Burma: “More than 4 million…
Does a proposed World Bank Project support the junta?
By Paul Greening A project is being planned to support a number of vulnerable communities in Burma. It will be funded by the World Bank and implemented by the World…
Govt, military have 'weaponised aid', says rights group
The Burmese government and military are “weaponising” aid access in Kachin State, which could amount to war crimes, according to a new report released by Fortify Rights.
Publicly humiliated ‘national traitor’ Daw Soe Chay awaits justice
The case involves a an Arakanese woman who was publicly humiliated by a mob for allegedly supplying food rations to Rohingya refugees.
88 Generation barred from delivering rice to IDPs
According to activist Nilar Thein, a truck carrying 100 sacks of rice was prevented from entering a camp in Sadone Township, Kachin State.