The military council has issued an order that any organization providing relief and assistance in the aftermath of the earthquake must obtain permission and cooperate with them. This is a restriction on relief and assistance. It is illegal to restrict those who are helping, not only because they cannot do anything for the earthquake victims, but also because they are not allowed to do so. In addition, the issuance of tourist visas has been suspended for fear of foreign journalists coming to collect information. In recent days, a video of about 10 soldiers helplessly clearing a pile of bricks has been circulated internationally on social media. The role of journalists is important for the international community to widely disseminate news about the Sagaing earthquake. Only when the news is known will there be more sympathy and assistance. Now, everything the military council does seems to be causing more suffering for the earthquake victims.
