Myanmar is facing dire consequences from ongoing violence and humanitarian crises following a military coup. UN envoy Julie Bishop emphasized that the situation worsened after a deadly earthquake, compounded by a lack of effective ceasefires. Over 6,600 civilians have been killed since the military took control, leading to intense conflict with ethnic minority militias and new pro-democracy groups. Despite some regional support for dialogue, significant political consensus remains elusive, and over 22,000 political prisoners, including prominent figures, are currently detained.
"A zero-sum approach persists on all sides. Armed clashes remain a barrier to meeting humanitarian needs. The flow of weapons into the country is fuelling the expectations that a military solution is possible."
"Myanmar is on a path to self-destruction if violence in the conflict-wracked Southeast Asian nation doesn't end. Ceasefires announced... have largely not been observed, embedding a crisis within a crisis."
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