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"Breakfast in Myanmar traditionally consists of a bowl of catfish soup, crunchy
fritters, and a cup of sweet tea at a local tea shop.
But in the country's biggest city Yangon, it's a daily ritual many are
struggling to afford as food prices skyrocket.
Before the military junta seized power three years ago, there was a sense of
optimism in Myanmar.
Under Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government, the country had
seen an influx of foreign investment.
Since the coup triggered a renewed insurgency by armed ethnic organisations and
pro-democracy forces, Myanmar's economy has crumbled leading to rampant
inflation and energy shortages.
The cost of a basket of food staples in Myanmar for one person for a month –
including rice, oil, beans, and salt — has nearly quadrupled since January
2021, rising by around 270 per cent from $9 to $33.
In rural areas, where the fighting has intensified since last year, food
insecurity is reaching crisis levels.
But amid these dire circumstances, grassroots groups are stepping up to help
the vulnerable."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
