"Thinzar Shunlei Yi, a director at Sisters2Sisters, stated that the military claims menstrual products are used by the People's Defence Force for medical reasons, including absorbing sweat and blood from injuries. This assertion lacks any official communication from the military government."
"Meredith Bunn, founder of Skills for Humanity, emphasized that anyone experienced in combat medicine knows sanitary towels cannot treat gunshot wounds or lacerations, criticizing the military's ban as stemming from ignorance and misogyny."
Myanmar's military regime has intensified its ban on the distribution of menstrual products, alleging they are used to aid wounded resistance fighters. This ban is part of a broader strategy to cut off supplies to insurgents, initiated in August in areas controlled by opposition forces. Activists argue that the military's claims are unfounded, as sanitary products cannot effectively treat injuries. The taboo surrounding menstruation complicates the situation, leading to a lack of awareness and support for those affected by the ban.
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