Myanmar Earthquake Aid Access Blocked
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How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone
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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said he had "opened all ways for foreign aid" Aid workers seeking access to some of the worst-hit areas were blocked by military authorities.
Military has a history of weaponising aid, funnelling it towards areas under its control and restricting it in areas that are not.
At the time of writing, more than 2,886 people are confirmed dead as a result of the earthquake.
Relief agencies report shortages of food, water and fuel in Sagaing , while trucks carrying aid are stranded at military checkpoints around the city.
Aid agencies have found ways to navigate the junta's restriction, however: a lot of humanitarian assistance in Myanmar happens underground, via local groups that can bypass checkpoints and distribute aid without attracting the attention of the authorities.
Some aid workers are hopeful that, given the scale of the emergency, it may be easier to overcome barriers.
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