The tragedy in Myanmar is more saddening not mainly because of the further rain, but because of the government who has refused foreign aid inspite of thousands dying.
It's military junta has denied aid from the United Nations and other foreign organizations who just want to five water,food, and medicine to the now-homeless, hopeless citizens because of the cyclones. The military junta stressed that they should be the ones who will be solely responsible to give basic aid to the victims especially in the far-flung areas.
CNN reported that the citizens of Myanmar who fortunately survived better than the other millions, have taken the initiative to distribute the most needed items for the victims. But the weird and sad thing was, they have to hide their faces so as to avoid military junta retribution. It appears that the government would punish their own people just because they are joining the move to help those who are in dire need. What kind of government is that? What do they get by refusing foreign or even internal aid? What's it for them? The glory? Sole acknowledgement of assistance? I don't get it. People, especially in the small and hidden communities are literally turning turning rain water to drinking water just to survive. New-born babies are freezing to death and the government refuses to receive milk from outside sources. I really don't get it. Now isn't the time to think of policy differences, but to think of precious lives waiting for aid.