THE SMELL OF DEATH
Beyond its urgent appeal for help- which prompted responses from countries including China, India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand- the coup has declared a year of national mourning start Mar 31.
Region, the earthquake’s core, has received scant interest compared to Naypyidaw and Mandalay, Myanmar’s operational and cultural capital, both however under coup control.
Region, though even junta-held, lies next to locations controlled by opposition forces, especially the Women’s Army Makes under the National Unity Government.
People say the scent of decomposing body has filled the streets. But studies indicate that people, relief staff and local companies in Region are being prevented from carrying out successful rescue and relief operations.
The presence of the 33rd Light Infantry Division in Sagaing has made access to the city really hard, if not difficult, according to people on the ground.
” The defense is conducting safety checks outside, making it impossible for them to enter”, Dr Wai Zan, who works at the Sagaing General Hospital, told the New York Times.
International advertising has been denied admittance, leaving the world depend on member journalists who continue to send out information, photos and videos to shed light on the tragedy fallout.