Khin Ohmar on why the Myanmar military ‘weaponizes’ aid
18 April 2025
Myanmar human rights activist and civil society leader Khin Ohmar sits down with DVB English News to discuss how and why the Myanmar military is blocking, obstructing, and “weaponizing” earthquake relief from reaching those in need. Our request for an interview with a representative from the U.N. in Myanmar working on the earthquake response went unanswered.
Watch the DVB Newsroom interview with Khin Ohmar on DVB English News YouTube or Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, or wherever you get podcast.
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