“The latest reports indicate a significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and many are still inactive as rescue operations continue,” he said in a statement in the name in the name.
Hiturous support surgery continues
He emphasized that the UN and partners continue to urgently mobilize the emergency support support, standing ready to help all communities “wherever they are”.
The earthquakes were hit near Mandalay and Sagaing, and the strikes felt throughout Bago, Magway, Nay Pyi Taw and parts Shan State. The hospitals are flooded, while communication and transport routes are severely disturbed.
Thousands sleep outdoors, fear of heaters and cannot return to damaged homes.
UN-enabled rescue teams from about 20 countries, including snipers, hospitals, supported by millions of dollars in the assistance, still coming in Myanmar – where millions have already been displaced by the civil wiring 2021. years.
Resistance further erodes
“Even before this earthquake, nearly 20 million people in Myanmar needed humanitarian aid“He stressed Mr. Corsi.”These latest tragedies of joints but the touch crisis and risks further erode the resistance of communities already beaten with conflicts, displacement and past catastrophes. ”
The UN Humanitarian Humanitarian Team is actively conducting faster needs in UN agencies, humanitarian partners, local authorities and organizations to women, children, older people with disabilities, who are disproportionately affected in such disasters.
“Behind the immediate response, this crisis emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen efforts to recovery and investment in measures that help communities withstand future shocks,” Mr. Corsi said.
Significant UN presence
The UN was assigned a starting $ 15 million in emergency funds that would support the connection to join. Medical teams arrive, Materials for shelter and critical water, sanitary and hygienic (washing) – with a proposal and supplement to food assistance.
“We have a significant presence in Mandalaj and the surrounding area, and we are doing everything we can achieve people who need some despite serious logistics challenges,” said Mr. Corsi. “But much more will be needed in days and weeks.”
More than ever, timely support is critical to prevent further deterioration of the crisis, he added.
World Diet Program (WFP) Reported aims to support 100,000 worst hit with nutritional meals, following food and cash in cash for feeding at around 800,000 for the next month.
Heavy damage to Naypyidaw road infrastructure after e-rthake in Myanmar.
Stopping Fire now: UN Special Envoy
UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop issued statement On Monday he says he stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar.
“The earthquake laid deeper vulnerabilities facing Myanmar people and stressed the need for sustainable international care to a wider crisis. ”
Referencing the conflict seeing that military forces lose control of the majority of opposition armed groups in the middle of the fight against brutal struggles and attacks, she said that “all parties must enable humanitarian relief and ensure that workers can work in safety.”
Continuous military operations in areas affected by the earthquake “Risks further loss of life and undermines the common imperative to answer,” it continued.
Mrs. Bishop called on the immediate recircciliar fire by all sides, to prioritize the priority to rescue, assist and return effort, including the protection of civilians.
She said she was in close contact with Tom Fletcher emergency coordinator, and in the UN team in Myanmar who work in partnership with neighboring countries and others, supported by the UN regional and global network.
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