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.
Tag: humanitarian aid
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.
Red Cross president urges Burma to grant access to aid workers
“We would like to have access to all the people in need in order to do proper assessments, to help ease according to needs,” Peter Maurer said.
Malaysian aid ship sets sail for Burma
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has sent off a ship carrying tonnes of food and emergency supplies to Burma’s Rohingya Muslims.
3,000 IDPs sheltering in Hsipaw, Namtu
Relief workers say that these internally displaced persons are urgently in need of blankets and warm clothing as the cold season sets in.