UN top officials on Thursday issued a warning in a conversation with journalists at the UN headquarters in New York that there was more pain for people who were already challenged by the earthquake.
“Myanmar is the whole scene of destruction and disappointment today.”
He caught the attention that the country was going through a political turmoil, human rights violation case and a humanitarian crisis, already, the country was going through a human crisis. “We need to take quick action on many fronts.”
According to the UN Humanities Office (OCHA), 1.7 million people have been infected with earthquakes, where about 1 million people have had a profound impact on this destruction. Thousands of injuries have been reported to have been missing.
In many places of the country, telecom services, electricity supply, water supply systems have been stalled and living people have to live without their daily needs products and services. Humanitarian support workers are also fighting for relief to all these affected people.
Traffic was damaged due to the loss of Young and Central Myanmar and the efforts to assist the needy population were delayed. Aviation service was also closed in Mandel province.
Meanwhile, many families were forced to sleep openly in fear of the earthquake, since their homes were damaged in this disaster.
Temporary shelter sites lacks huge crowds and protection and privacy, resulting in the risk of sexual and gender-based violence. In view of this, UN agencies have called for the protection and dignity of women and girls.
Lambandi
General Secretary Gutresh has announced the sending of Tom Flatcher, the coordinator of the emergency relief case to lead the Assistance Campaign in Myanmar.
Under the General Secretary, Flatcher will arrive there tomorrow. Also, Special Messenger Julie Bishop will also visit Myanmar in the coming days so that he can re -publish the UN resolution for peace and support.
The United Nations has allocated $ 5 million from its emergency response fund, while the UN office (UNOPS) for project services spent $ 1.2 million for food, shelter, cleanliness, removal of ruins and healthcare.
However, in terms of huge requirements, the amount of assistance will be required at a higher level.
The UN chief has called for the international community to provide this amount immediately so that funds can be arranged according to the level of crisis.
The application of neutral assistance route
Violent conflict in many parts of Myanmar is a major obstacle for relief effort. After the military coup in February 2021, there are widespread protests in the country, violence and millions of people have been displaced.
Myanmar’s army and opposition groups have temporarily announced a ceasefire with the intention of supporting humanitarian assistance. The UN chief emphasized that these declarations should be converted into permanent peace and the responsibility of protecting ordinary citizens.
UN agencies have warned that according to the initial survey, the needle has not been assisted by more than 76 percent of the needle. Before the monsoon season, the disease is at risk of spreading and people may be forced to be displaced again.
A child was sitting on the ruins of a destroyed wall in a community hall in Myanmar’s mandle. Thousands of people lost their homes in this disaster.
Return
The UN general secretary said that the situation raised after the earthquake is a tragic moment for Myanmar, but it must be shown as an opportunity for ordinary citizens.
He has applied for a political process where violence, the liberation of political prisoners and the path of democracy.
“Since the communities of Myanmar have been made made in this sadness, it is time for the political solution to end this brutal violent conflict.”
In addition to the restoration of democracy, he has taken refuge from Myanmar many years ago to avoid violence.
The general secretary assured that at this point the UN, peace and living would continue to provide support to the needy people to save lives.