Thailand delivered its first batch of humanitarian aid to wartorn Myanmar on Monday, in what officials hope will be a continuing effort to ease the plight of millions of people displaced by fighting.But critics charge that the aid will benefit only people in areas under the...
MAE SOT, Thailand — Thailand delivered its first batch of humanitarian aid to war-torn Myanmar on Monday, in what officials hope will be a continuing effort to ease the plight of millions of people displaced by fighting.
The parcels contained aid worth around 5 million baht , mostly food, instant beverages and other basic items such as toiletries. Officials from Thailand and Myanmar's Kayin State attended a send-off ceremony, which was presided over by Thai Vice Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Myanmar's Red Cross will handle distribution of the aid.
Andrews said the areas in desperate need are"conflict areas in which the junta has absolutely no influence or control whatsoever. So those are the areas we need to focus on.” “I would like to emphasize that this is truly humanitarian aid and not related to the politics or conflicts in Myanmar. I think, now, people should think about the interests of the Myanmar people as a priority,” he said. “Of course, if the initiative today is carried out smoothly, and meets the objectives that we set, Thailand as a neighbor will see how we can expand the help to other areas.”
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