UNICEF mobilizes emergency aid for Myanmar's children after devastating earthquake

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will distribute critical aid kits to children in Myanmar following Friday's devastating earthquake, the organization's regional emergency chief announced Saturday.

The disaster in Myanmar claimed 1,644 lives, left 3,408 injured, with 139 still missing, according to the Information Team of the State Administration Council on Saturday night.

Trevor Clark, UNICEF's regional emergency chief, described the earthquake’s impact as "devastating," expressing concern over the heightened struggles children in Myanmar now face amid an already dire crisis, during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) on Sunday.

"For the earthquake, what we are doing is mobilizing, first off, our supplies that we have propositioned into the country. These are tents, dignity kits, hygiene kits, recreational kits as well. So, what we are attempting to do is get the initial supplies on the ground, so that we can make sure that children have access to safe water. There is going to be some health supplies there as well. So, they will have some health services, and then also with recreational kits we will be able to make sure that they have a sense of normalcy in such a chaotic time as well. That would be really, really critical. The trauma that the kids will be facing right now will be absolutely essential to start addressing now, because we don't do it now, the impact in years down the road will be quite extensive," said Clark.

UNICEF mobilizes emergency aid for Myanmar's children after devastating earthquake

UNICEF mobilizes emergency aid for Myanmar’s children after devastating earthquake

China opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.

During the call, Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments in Iran, saying the recent unrest was incited by external forces and that the situation has now returned to stability.

Saying that Iran has made preparations to respond to external interference while keeping the door wide open to dialog, Araghchi expressed hope that China would play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China consistently upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle."

He said that the Chinese side believes the Iranian government and people will stay united, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.

Wang also called on all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialog, adding that China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.

Chinese, Iranian FMs have phone conversation