Myanmar junta faces accusations of obstructing earthquake aid to opposition-held zones

Myanmar’s military junta has been accused of blocking the delivery of international humanitarian aid to regions devastated by a recent powerful earthquake that are under the control of the opposition National Unity Government (NUG).

The NUG alleges that the military regime is exploiting aid distribution for political and military advantage.

The magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28 inflicted severe damage across regions administered by both the military junta and the NUG, as well as contested areas. According to figures released by the regime, the current death toll stands at more than 3,600.