Myanmar Government's Response to the Emergency Condition of Humanity and Health Crisis in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

<p><em>The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar is still ongoing today, especially humanitarian and health problems suffered by ethnic Rohingya. Myanmar government's lack of response in resolving this humanitarian crisis is already a concern to the whole world. The lack of existing health facilities for ethnic Rohingya especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has the potential to cause new health problems, is a complex issue that must be responded to with appropriate policies by the Government of Myanmar. Resolving inter-ethnic conflicts together with overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic is a major task of the Government of Myanmar. Equitable the disbursement of aid funds from the Myanmar government and public awareness to maintain health protocols are crucial to dealing with the conflict amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to see how the Myanmar government responds to the humanitarian and health crisis emergency in the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative method of case study with analytical descriptive. This research uses a conflict resolution management approach that must be completed by the Government of Myanmar.</em></p>

Between COVID-19, Coup, and Conflict: Multi-dimensional Threats to Human Security in Myanmar

“…The Myanmar Army is still engaged in armed operations in the middle of this, and make Myanmar vulnerable because of ongoing armed conflicts and a health crisis [4]. Those previous researches show the same case with my research by focusing on Myanmar DOI 10.18502/kss.v8i3.12828 condition during COVID-19 pandemic.…”

“…On February 2021, around 140,600 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Myanmar 2nd ICPSH 2022 [3], during the military coup. Although the Myanmar government has stated that it will try to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Myanmar military continues to intensify attacks in several areas inhabited by Rohingya Muslims, especially in Rakhine, Chin, and Karen [4]. The junta government also performed repressive actions against citizens who held demonstrations against an undemocratic government.…”

“…The previous researches regarding this issue are [2,3,4]. Oo et.al show that Myanmar still facing the impact of pandemic COVID-19.…”