Myanmar earthquake tragedy ‘compounds already dire crisis’

UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Marcoluigi Corsi expressed the UN’s profound sorrow for the 2,000 lives lost in Myanmar due to recent earthquakes, with ongoing rescue operations and urgent support mobilization. The UN Humanitarian Country Team is conducting needs assessments and providing emergency funds and assistance, with a focus on vulnerable populations, while UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop calls for a ceasefire to prioritize humanitarian relief efforts and ensure aid worker safety in conflict-affected areas.

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