Jan Kamenz
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 03-29-2025 4PM EDT
Myanmar's military junta is calling for international humanitarian aid, and several countries, including the United States, have already responded. When asked by reporters, President Trump said, quote, we're going to be helping. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said U.S. AID disaster experts are assessing the requests and reports from the region to shape their response, adding the U.S.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 03-29-2025 4PM EDT
was ready to provide aid, including food and water. Myanmar is one of the poorest countries in the world and engaged in an ongoing civil war. And with internet and phone signals cut in many areas, it may take some time to assess the true extent of the damage. For NPR News, I'm Jan Hampton-Brunby in Bangkok.