Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Rakhine State have called for unrestricted access to storm-hit areas in Rakhine State as storm victims have barely received relief aid two weeks after the cyclone hit the region, according to Development Media Group 29 May.
Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Rakhine State have called for unrestricted access to storm-hit areas in Rakhine State as storm victims have barely received relief aid two weeks after the cyclone hit the region, according to Development Media Group 29 May.
Concerns have been voiced by a number of Myanmar NGOs after the Military Council detained, interrogated and later released the well-known author and philanthropist Wai Hin Aung, who has been actively involved in post-cyclone aid operations in Rakhine State, according to a report by Narinjara, published by Rakhine Communications Hub 29 May.
After the Military Council detained and interrogated well-known author Wai Hin Aung, who had been actively involved in Cyclone aid operations in Rakhine other philanthropists have adopted a more cautious approach to their relief efforts. Despite the prevailing atmosphere of anxiety, aid workers in Rakhine State remain resilient and committed to their ongoing humanitarian
Rakhine State is currently grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha, leaving over 1.1 million people devastated and in dire need of food assistance and support to rebuild their homes. The coup-regime has impeded the efforts of donors and organizations willing to provide aid, by systematically implementing blockades on humanitarian aid .