JOURNAL ARTICLE

MISSION ABORTED.

  • Published In: Mizzima Business Weekly, 2025, v. 2, n. 2. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

In a heartfelt interview with the Insight Myanmar Podcast, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Mie Mie Winn Byrd recounts her experiences during Operation Caring Response, a humanitarian mission in Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Byrd highlights the military's indifference and obstruction of aid, shedding light on the junta's systematic weaponization of assistance. She emphasizes the resilience and courage of the Burmese people in the face of adversity, urging the international community to empower grassroots networks for effective humanitarian support. Byrd calls for solidarity and non-military channels for aid to make a meaningful impact in Myanmar's ongoing crisis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mizzima Business Weekly. 2025/04, Vol. 2, Issue 2, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184594551
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