Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods

Myanmar’s junta chief has made a rare appeal for foreign aid following devastating floods caused by Typhoon Yagi. The disaster has killed nearly 300 people across Southeast Asia and displaced over 235,000 in Myanmar alone. The military government, which typically restricts foreign assistance, is now seeking urgent rescue and relief aid. The floods have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, where conflict has displaced 2.7 million people since the 2021 military coup. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst reports of landslides and widespread infrastructure damage.READ FULL