Full Coverage: Myanmar
May 2008
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09.05.2008
The disastrous aftermath of Cyclone Nargis in Burma is a severe reminder of the overwhelming destruction environmental catastrophes cause in poor communities, writes a development researcher, calling for resolute action against climate change.
more...From: Center for Global Development Related topics/regions: [Environmental activism] [Climate change] [Poverty] [Emergency relief] [Aid] Image: In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. © Action Against Hunger-USA
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08.05.2008
Exile-run media outlets and their undercover, in-country reporters have managed to keep independent news and information flowing on Myanmar politics, policies and natural disasters such as the May 2-3 cyclone.
more...+ Burma Regime Must Be Forced to Allow In Aid Related topics/regions: [Freedom of expression] Image: Photo from unidentified stringer showing hundreds seeking relief in the Burmese town of Labutta
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08.05.2008
Lähes 40 prosenttia Burman myrskyssä kuolleista tai kadonneista arvioidaan olevan lapsia. Virallisten tietojen mukaan 22 000 ihmistä on kuollut ja miljoona ihmistä on menettänyt kotinsa.
more...From: Pelastakaa Lapset - Rädda Barnen Related topics/regions: [Emergency relief] [Children] |
07.05.2008
UNITED NATIONS, May 7 (OneWorld) - A major U.S.-based humanitarian aid group is urging the Bush administration to revise its aid policy toward Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and provide immediate assistance to the cyclone victims in that country.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [United States] [Geopolitics] [Emergency relief] [Aid] |
06.05.2008
Over 22,000 people have died, over a million people are reportedly homeless and tens of thousands are missing, says Burma Campaign UK, as it appeals to the government to allow delivery of aid.
more...Related topics/regions: [Emergency relief] |
06.05.2008
The United States should repeal restrictions on humanitarian assistance to Burma and help those affected by Cyclone Nargis, said an international refugee agency yesterday, higlighting the "tremendous need inside Burma."
more...From: Refugees International Related topics/regions: [United States] [Geopolitics] [Finance] [Refugees] [Poverty] [Emergency relief] [Aid] Image: Thousands of families were hit by Cyclone Nargis. © Refugees International
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05.05.2008
As of Monday Morning, almost 4,000 people are believed to have died -- and tens of thousands more were forced to flee their homes -- as Cyclone Nargis hit Burma this weekend. A thorough damage assessment will be difficult, notes the United Nations.
more...From: United Nations' Integrated Regional Information Network Related topics/regions: [United Nations] [Shelter & housing] [Refugees] [Emergency relief] Image: Tens of thousands were affected by the tropical storm. © Atti-la (flickr)
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05.05.2008
Kotinsa Burman pyörremyrskyssä menettäneitä uhkaavat taudit ja nälkä. Sadekauden alku tarkoittaa lisääntynyttä malariariskiä ja riisisadon tuhoutuminen myrskyssä ruokapulaa.
more...From: Suomen UNICEF-yhdistys Related topics/regions: [Emergency relief] Image: -
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05.05.2008
Yhdysvaltalaista Chevron-energiayhtiötä syytetään osallisuudesta ihmisoikeusloukkauksiin sotilasjuntan hallitsemassa Burmassa.
more...From: Suomen IPS Related topics/regions: [Human rights] |
01.05.2008
Burma’s 10 May referendum on a new constitution is a sham process aimed at entrenching the military, a leading international rights group says in a new report today.
more...Image: 'Free Burma' demonstration, Canada, 2007 © ciao-chow (flickr)
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