Brussels (TDI): The European Union announced an additional €10 million humanitarian aid to earthquake victims of Myanmar on Monday, following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28.
The aid would be utilized to provide emergency shelter, health services, clean water, and sanitation to the people in affected areas.
The EU Commission has also provided satellite services to trace family members of the victims.
The latest humanitarian aid has brought the EU’s overall earthquake response to Myanmar close to €13 million, as part of a larger €46 million humanitarian package for 2025.
According to Hadja Lahbib, European Union’s Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management, and Equality, “The European Union continues to show its solidarity with the people of Myanmar in the aftermath of this tragic earthquake. Our priority remains ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those in need as quickly as possible.”
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She further stated, “We call once again on all parties to grant unimpeded access to humanitarian organizations, so they can operate safely and effectively to deliver life-saving assistance.”
According to the European Commission, a team of 12 European experts and two EU Liaison Officers are present in the earthquake affected areas in Myanmar to improve coordination with the humanitarian partners in the field.
The European Union has also arranged the first Humanitarian Air Bridge flight from Copenhagen to Yangon, which has transported 80 tonnes of essential EU-owned supplies for the victims of earthquake.
Moreover, the European Union Emergency Response Coordination Centre has consistently provided analytical and technical support for remote damage assessment, along with the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, the European Commission said.
Furthermore, the European Union called for complete compliance with international humanitarian law, and the implementation of all necessary safeguards to protect civilians and aid workers on the ground.
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On March 28, the European Union announced €2.5 Million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar.
The European Union High Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management, and Equality stated that the European Union had activated its Copernicus satellite service to facilitate earthquake impact assessment.
Additionally, the European Commission said that humanitarian aid would help save lives and meet the immediate requirements of Myanmar’s most vulnerable people, mainly those who have been evacuated or affected by the disaster.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar and the surrounding regions on March 28, killed 3,564 people, and injured more than 5,012 people, according to Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, a spokesperson for Myanmar’s military government.
Javaria Khalid is a Web Contributor at The Diplomatic Insight Magazine. She specializes in covering geopolitical developments, international relations, diplomatic, and socio-economic developments in Europe and Pakistan.
