Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the United Nations, stressed the need for unhindered rescue operations and a peaceful path outside the crisis.
“”The UN remains concerned by the current violence in Myanmar, including air bombings striking civilians and civil infrastructure,He said during the regular press briefing in New York.
“”Civilians and humanitarian workers should be protected.“”
His remarks then come that the monsoon rains and the floods – aggravated by the Wipha cyclone – have swept parts of the country, other regions tense already destabilized by the conflict and a devastating earthquake in March.
Millions forced to flee
The crisis has left more than 3.3 million people displaced internally, with 182,000 others looking for refuge abroad since the military coup in February 2021, according to the latest United Nations. In addition, more than 1.2 million – mainly members of the minority Muslim Rohingyas community – were forced to flee the country, motivated by waves of violence.
The biggest exodus took place in August 2017, when almost a million Rohingyas fled brutal violence and attacks by the security forces, compared an “example of an ethnic cleansing manual”, then the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein.
Disasters and fights have forced millions through Myanmar to flee their homes in search of security. Lots of shelters in PDI camps like this in the center of Myanmar.
Floods, landslides stunning lives
In the areas affected by the floods of the States of Bago, Kayin and Mon, more than 85,000 people were affected, with destroyed houses, cut roads and emergency services have exceeded.
Rescue partners report significant shortages of food, drinking water and medical supplies. In the Taungoo district (Bago) alone, three deaths related to the floods were confirmed, while six other people were died in a landslide in the state of Shan.
The path of the deterioration situation in Myanmar requires an end of violence
– UN spokesperson Farhan Haq
“”The path of the deterioration situation in Myanmar requires an end of violence and unhindered access for help and supplies,Mr. Haq stressed, noting that health systems are also acute.
Disease epidemics increased
A humanitarian bulletin of the health cluster led by the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that flood waters lead points in acute aqueous diarrhea, dengue and malaria.
There are profound concerns about epidemics of vaccine vaccination diseases such as measles, and polio increases due to the low immunization rates and poor hygiene conditions in overcrowded camps.
Which has checked 27 attacks on health establishments so far this year, other surveillance groups reporting more than 140 additional incidents.
Meanwhile, serious financing shortages – exacerbated by cuts in the financing of the United States – forced the suspension of services in 65 health establishments and 38 mobile clinics across Myanmar. Services in 28 other mobile clinics have been reduced.
Hakha, the capital of Chin State in Myanmar.
The elections in the military cannot be credible
The political context remains dark. Since the military coup of February 2021, which has overthrown the elected government and has imprisoned the main leaders, including the Councilor of State Aung San Suu Kyi, the Myanmar has experienced a constant climbing of armed conflicts and repression.
The plans of the election junta aroused a deep concern, especially the UN.
“”The secretary general reiterates his concern concerning the plan of the military to hold elections in the midst of conflicts and violations of the human rights in progress, and without conditions which would allow the people of Myanmar to exercise their political rights freely and peacefully,“Said Mr. Haq.
He recalled resolution 2669 of the Security Council, adopted in 2022, which called for the immediate release of all prisoners arbitrarily detained, including President Win Myint and Aung San Suu Kyi; Maintain democratic institutions and processes; And continue in a constructive dialogue and reconciliation in accordance with the will and the interests of the people of Myanmar.
Commitment to stay and deliver
Despite volatility and access constraints, UN agencies remain determined to reach affected populations.
In July, nearly 306,000 people had received health services in 59 cantons with earthquakes – only 67% of the target population, reflecting limited financing and security challenges facing workers.
“”The United Nations undertake to stay and deliver to Myanmar,“Mr. Haq said:”And work with all stakeholders, including Anase and other regional actors, to achieve lasting peace.“”
