Article 6WAFW Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

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Kate Lamb, and Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok
from World news | The Guardian on (#6WAFW)

Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in some areas

Myanmar's military is facing criticism over continued airstrikes and claims it is blocking aid to earthquake survivors, as international agencies urged unfettered access" to humanitarian aid in the conflict-riven nation.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar on Friday has caused widespread destruction, killing more than 2,700 people and leaving affected areas in dire need of basic necessities such as food and water.

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