Myanmar Junta blocks entry of international journalists to cover quake-affected areas

Naypyidaw, March 31 (IANS) Myanmar’s military junta has banned entry of foreign media seeking to cover the earthquake-devastated areas in the country as the death toll jumps to 1700. The junta has put the restriction, citing difficulties with accommodation, power outages, and water shortages. “It is not possible for (foreign journalists) to come, stay, find […]