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<p>Humanitarian assistance continues to reach the large majority of those in need
in Burma. The government of Burma played a constructive role in providing and facilitating
humanitarian assistance to areas affected by flooding in 2015. In conflict areas there
remain significant restrictions to humanitarian access, that in some cases limit the
quality and reach of humanitarian assistance.</p><p>DFID officials, together with
other donors and United Nations agencies, have discussed aid policy and coordination
with the new government of Burma, including administrative and security regulations
that can limit access for assistance, including in Rakhine State in June 2016. DFID
officials raise local issues limiting humanitarian access during field visits, including
during visits to Kachin State in June 2015 and Rakhine State in May 2016. DFID closely
monitors humanitarian access limitations and works together with other donor governments
and the United Nations to seek to alleviate these. Through these channels and directly
we will be encouraging the new government of Burma to act to address policies and
practices that limit humanitarian access.</p>
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