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The Cyclone Is Not The Only Disaster
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The military that rules the country has brought death, disease and destruction to it's people. Much of the aid that has gotten through has been taken by the military and given to its members or sold on the black market, writes The Nation.
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Flatulence filter maker offers Odor Mask for global relief agency work
http://lookinginatiowa.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/flatulence-f...From Press Release Newswire/Flat-D Innovations, Inc: Cyclone’s Rotting Biological Debris Will Create Horrible Odors A couple of weeks after the tsunami in Sri Lanka, the relief workers had to work in the area of the decaying biological debris (dead bodies, plants, animals). The hazardous conditions were extremely unpleasant and unsanitary. These conditions were difficult for the aid-workers and the odors were intolerable. Relief agencies contacted Flat-D Innovations, Inc [of Cedar Rapids, Iowa] for a proven effective solution, their Odor Mask, which is made out of an activated charcoal material. Flat-D Innovations, Inc is gearing up in anticipation of the calls from various relief agencies, to help them cope with this unfortunate disaster. The cyclone-damaged area of Myanmar will likely have similar conditions, due to the damage, unsanitary conditions, and death toll. … Photo of mask here Related articles Death Toll Soars In Isolated Myanmar [via Zemanta] Tsunami exhibition shows effect of disaster on region’s elderly [via Zemanta] The Cyclone Is Not The Only Disaster [via Zemanta]
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World Focus on Burma (18 May 08)
http://antidictatorship.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/world-focus...CCTV Myanmar’s junta leader visits cyclone refugees CNN International - The visit comes on the day that United Nations humanitarian chief John Holmes is expected to arrive in Myanmar, which is also known as Burma, to assess the … Myanmar’s Jeweled Temple Damaged National Geographic Worldwide anger at Myanmar response The National Washington exploits Myanmar’s cyclone tragedy Party for Socialism and Liberation elEconomista.es all 121 news articles » 。 WELT ONLINE Myanmar junta savvy to humanitarian aid Edmonton Sun, Canada - As the cyclone in Burma (Myanmar) and earthquake in China tragically confirmed, the stars did not lie. China’s last major earthquake was in 1976 when 240000 … Different responses to disasters in Myanmar, China The Associated Press Two disasters, different responses Bangkok Post China Is Urged to Use Influence With Junta Wall Street Journal Earthtimes (press release) all 150 news articles » 。 Voice of America UN Humanitarian Chief in Burma to Boost Cyclone Aid Effort Voice of America - … talks with aid organizations and Burma’s military government are aimed at spurring aid to the hardest-hit regions of Burma, also known as Myanmar. … Burma’s response “far, far too short,” says Ban Ki-moon Mizzima.com Open up to relief effort, UN to tell junta Sydney Morning Herald UN Chief Mobilizes Key Countries to Aid Burma Cyclone Victims Voice of America all 22 news articles » 。 TopNews Tim Costello dejected over inability to help in Burma Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - But in Burma, while suffering in the wake of Cyclone Nargis was all around, it was a sense of frustration at being unable to help that overwhelmed the World … ‘Race against the weather’ The Age Cyclone Nargis to have bigger impact than Tsunami Thaindian.com Cyclone Nargis impact ‘bigger than tsunami’ Melbourne Herald Sun all 25 news articles » 。 The Associated Press Aid agency: Starvation possible for Myanmar’s kids The Associated Press - Britain’s prime minister accused authorities in the country, also known as Burma, of preventing foreign aid from reaching victims and said the military … Aid-wary Burma allows medics in The Times British prime minister accuses Myanmar junta of ‘inhuman’ behaviour The Canadian Press Thai, Indian doctors allowed to enter Myanmar Globe and Mail all 605 news articles » 。 Myanmar’s leaders put power over welfare of the people St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - Some estimates put the death toll from the May 2-3 storm in Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, at more than 120000. As many as 2 million people … 。 Legislature rallies denounce regimes in Burma, China Toronto Star, Canada - The country, also known as Myanmar, was hit May 3 by Cyclone Nargis, leaving millions homeless, without food or clean water, and about 133000 dead or … 。 Burmese children face trouble on all fronts San Jose Mercury News, USA - … said Anne-Claire Dufay, the chief child protection officer for UNICEF in Burma, which the isolationist military government calls Myanmar. … Myanmar invites relief experts from Asia Economic Times Frustrated aid groups try new tactics to help Myanmar ReliefWeb (press release) all 9 news articles » 。 TopNews ‘It’s difficult in there. It’s like walking a tightrope’ The Age, Australia - Tim Costello describes the guilt he felt coming home, and the devastation he left behind in Burma. TIM Costello has dealt with devastation before. … Tim Costello dejected over inability to help in Burma Sydney Morning Herald Cyclone Nargis to have bigger impact than Tsunami Thaindian.com Cyclone Nargis impact ‘bigger than tsunami’ Melbourne Herald Sun The Age all 25 news articles » 。 Starvation looms before Myanmar, group warns CNN - International outrage mounted over Myanmar’s handling of the disaster. Britain’s prime minister accused authorities in the country, also known as Burma, … Churches in China mobilise in support of earthquake victims Ekklesia, UK - … parishes to collect donations on 25 May and 1 June, after a similar donation campaign to be held on 18 May, for cyclone victims in Myanmar (Burma). … International community pounds on Myanmar’s doors as cyclone … PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - International outrage mounted over Myanmar’s handling of the disaster. Britain’s prime minister accused authorities in the country, also known as Burma, … Thailand Says Asean Plans More Help for Myanmar Cyclone Victims Bloomberg - … France-Presse reported, citing Debbie Stothard, an activist with the anti-junta group Alternative Asean Network on Burma, the former name of Myanmar. … Pressure mounts on Myanmar to accept aid International Herald Tribune, France - To try to offset such a prospect, a steady stream of diplomats have been flying in to the former Burma to plead for more access for aid workers and flights. … A worried man, far from home Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - … stream of horrific news coming from Myanmar, his homeland. Two days before, Cyclone Nargis had ravaged the Southeast Asian country also known as Burma, … In a time of crisis, China reaches out Concord Monitor, NH - … pales in comparison with the unimaginably callous behavior of the military junta that has ruled Burma - which they call Myanmar - for nearly 50 years. … As Junta Tightens Grip, World Mulls Intervention Tampa Tribune, FL - Just hoping the government in Myanmar, also known as Burma, will do the right thing may not be enough. And though it appears unlikely they will be called in … ASEAN to meet on Burma disaster Radio Australia, Australia - Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian nations will meet in Singapore tomorrow (mon) to discuss how to help Burma recover from cyclone … More aid arrives for Myanmar cyclone victims, but government keeps … Philippine Star, Philippines - “The further you go, the worse the situation,” said an overwhelmed doctor in the town of Twante, just southwest of Yangon, Myanmar’s main city. … PROGRESSIVE POLITICS AND THE TECHIES San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Every week, I write five of SFGate’s nonscientific polls. Readers often assume that a Bay Area audience is overwhelmingly liberal, but it’s more complicated … Catastrophe of unrest Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - It’s something to keep in mind as two of the most repressive regimes on the planet — China and Myanmar — struggle to respond to devastating disasters. … Myanmar Faces Mounting Pressure on Relief Efforts, NYT Reports Bloomberg - By Gavin Evans May 18 (Bloomberg) — International pressure is growing on Myanmar’s military rulers to increase their use of international aid in the wake … Myanmar death toll soars Reuters UK, UK - The itineraries were arranged by the Myanmar government, under fire for refusing to allow significant numbers of foreign aid workers and major international … The responsibility to protect Webdiary, Australia - By early last week it was becoming increasingly obvious that the military junta in Burma was being recalcitrant about accepting international aid for the … Canadian shelter kits close to reaching Burmese CTV.ca, Canada - A planeload of Canadian supplies in Bangkok, Thailand should be just days away from providing shelter for survivors of Burma’s cyclone, says a Red Cross … Canadian Forces plane carrying aid for Myanmar arrives in Bangkok The Canadian Press - … said it will match donations of individual Canadians to humanitarian organizations assisting with the relief efforts in Myanmar, also known as Burma. … Myanmar’s mishandling of cyclone disaster deals latest blow to ASEAN International Herald Tribune, France - AP MANILA, Philippines: Myanmar, long a thorn in the side of its Southeast Asian allies, has again made them a target of criticism after its ruling junta .. China shows humanity with quake response GulfNews, United Arab Emirates - The contrast between China’s response and the criminal negligence of the Myanmar junta after Cyclone Nargis devastated the Irrawaddy Delta could not be more … A wave of help Bangkok Post, Thailand - Thompson, who was present at the screening, said she was hoping to go to Myanmar to help. “If anyone wants to come, you can come and see me. … Sanctions won’t help victims News24, South Africa - Brussels - The EU’s humanitarian aid chief warned on Saturday that Washington’s decision to extend sanctions against the Myanmar junta would not help … Cyclone damage viewed by diplomats Radio New Zealand, New Zealand - Foreign diplomats say they saw huge devastation in the Irrawaddy delta of Myanmar during a tightly controlled official tour of the cyclone ravaged district. … Medical teams finally allowed in to Burma Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - NEARLY 80 Asian medics have arrived in Burma today to help with disaster relief efforts after the devastating cyclone two weeks ago, state media said. … China Condemned for Blocking UN Action on Burma OneWorld.net, UK - … UN action that could bring relief to Burmese citizens suffering from the effects of Cyclone Nargis, which struck Myanmar (formerly Burma) two weeks ago. … Reporters banned from photographing storm damage Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway - San Moe Wai of the Myanmar News Union said reporters should be allowed to present a full picture of the crisis. “News reports about the storm victims need … celebrAsian participants seek donations to help with natural disasters DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Over at the Burma tent, Ian Loo sought donations to help the citizens of Myanmar recover from a May 3 cyclone that killed about 78000. … . The Irrawaddy News Magazine Myanmar cyclone: Burma junta is killing its own people, says West Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - By Alan Brown in Rangoon Burma has come under mounting pressure to admit outside aid for the survivors of Cyclone Nargis, as Britain accused the junta of … Uncertainty on kin’s fate worry Burmese in Baguio City Inquirer.net The Return of Burma’s Monks TIME Myanmar cyclone: Aid workers tread on eggshells with Burma regime Telegraph.co.uk Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph.co.uk all 803 news articles » . AFP World turns up heat on Myanmar AFP - “We have an intolerable situation created by a natural disaster,” Brown, whose country was the colonial power when Myanmar was known as Burma, told the BBC. … . Myanmar’s Children Face New Risks, Aid Groups Say New York Times, United States - … as they tried to recruit children at a shelter, said Anne-Claire Dufay, the chief child protection officer for Unicef in Myanmar, formerly Burma. … . Christian Group Condemns Burma Vote As Cyclone Toll Reaches 134000 BosNewsLife, Hungary - … predominantly Christian, ethnic Karen and Karenni refugees from Burma expressed concerns about the situation in their country, also known as Myanmar. … . Omaha Group Raises Money For Myanmar Relief KPTM-TV, NE - The Mount View Presbyterian Church played host to a fundraiser for victims of the Burma cyclone. Many groups refer to the country as Burma, not recognizing … . Awaiting the Big One Jerusalem Post, Israel - Natural disasters of mammoth proportions and their catastrophic consequences, like the devastating cyclone that ravaged large stretches of Myanmar (Burma) … . KIDK World faces limits to getting aid into Myanmar The Associated Press - Just hoping the government in Myanmar, also known as Burma, will do the right thing may not be enough. And though it appears unlikely they will be called in … US relief arrives in Myanmar NECN US sends in first aid, awaits green light on bigger Myanmar role International Herald Tribune Myanmar/Thailand: World Emergency Relief aids cyclone victims ReliefWeb (press release) Human Events - Australia.TO all 1,199 news articles » . Vancouver Sun Demonstrators demand help for cyclone-ravaged Burma Vancouver Sun, Canada - … Myanmar government to open its borders to relief workers. Cyclone Nargis tore through the country once known as Burma a little more than two weeks ago, … . Turkish Press US lawmakers ask Bush to consider Myanmar ‘intervention’ AFP - “We now face the possible death of 2.5 million people in Burma (Myanmar). Thirteen days after the cyclone hit, there is no more time to wait,” they warned … Sneaking Cyclone News Out of Myanmar to Facebook ABC News Burma (Myanmar) reels from Cyclone Nargis 14 May 2008 ReliefWeb (press release) World Anger Mounts at Burmese Delays in Cyclone Disaster Deutsche Welle CBS News - Bloomberg all 333 news articles » . Church group collects goods for Burma cyclone victims Inquirer.net, Philippines - By Jeannette Andrade CARITAS MANILA IS POOLING resources with its international counterparts to send aid to Burma (Myanmar), the first batch of which will … Church group moves to assist Myanmar cyclone victims GMA news.tv all 2 news articles »
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The Cyclone Is Not The Only Disaster
http://scaruffi.blogspot.com/2008/05/cyclone-is-not-only-dis...The Cyclone Is Not The Only Disaster The Nation: Much Needed Aid and Supplies Are Being Confiscated By Myanmar's Military Junta
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ယေန႔ ျမန္မာ့ေရးရာ သတင္းမ်ား May,17th,2008
http://myochitmyanmar.blogspot.com/2008/05/may17th2008.htmlသတင္းမ်ားကို ကိုကိုမွ အခ်ိန္ႏွင့္ တေျပးညီ တင္ဆက္ေပးေနပါသည္ ( 47 )PM Thein Sein wrong man for handling disasters? ( 46 )Relief trickles through as Burma toll hits 140,000 ( 45 )Diplomats tour cyclone-hit Burma ( 44 )Repression plumbs new depths under Burma's Than Shwe ( 43 )Message to the Congress of the United States ( 42 )Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Burma ( 41 )Bush renews sanctions on Myanmar, says no effect on storm aid ( 40 )Myanmar says almost 80 foreign medical staff arrive ( 39 )Commander of French boat off Myanmar says vessel could wait 'days or weeks' to deliver aid ( 38 )FM Wants More Election Funding Transparency ( 37 )The Cyclone Is Not The Only Disaster ( 36 )Bodies floating to Mon State ( 35 )Former Aylesbury man survived cyclone ( 34 )NMSP arrests smuggler with amphetamines ( 33 )Burmese junta raises cyclone death toll to 78,000 but true figure much higher ( 32 )Burmese junta confident draft constitution has been approved ( 31 )British prime minister slams Myanmar authorities ( 30 )Canadian cyclone shelter kits heading for Burma ( 29 )Bush Extends Myanmar Sanctions Another Year; Aid Not Affected ( 28 )Kachin tycoon donates 138 million kyats to cyclone victims ( 27 )THANK YOU ( 26 )Canadian aid for Myanmar lands in Bangkok ( 25 )PM sets out 'moral framework' ( 24 )Myanmar gives Thai, Indian doctors permission to enter cyclone-ravaged country ( 23 )Bush renews sanctions on Myanmar, says no effect on storm aid ( 22 )Myanmar takes diplomats to tour disaster zone ( 21 )'Our holiday to Burma will haunt us forever' ( 20 )Myanmar leaders accuse France of sending "warship" ( 19 )Burmese gov't still insists it doesn't need help ( 18 )Second foreign medics allowed in cyclone-hit Myanmar ( 17 )Disasters take greatest toll on women ( 16 )Asian medics head to cyclone-hit Burma ( 15 )Myanmar turning natural disaster into 'man-made catastrophe' ( 14 )ကယ္ေတာ္မူၾကပါဟု ေအာ္သူကေအာ္ ( 13 ) Why Myanmar's generals stand firm ( 12 )French navy ship nears Myanmar, still awaiting permission to land ( 11 )Girlfriend fears for Burma aid worker boyfriend ( 10 )ေရယာဥ္စြန္႔ခြာသူမ်ား ေရတပ္ဌာနခ်ဳပ္တြင္ ခ်ဳပ္ေႏွာင္ထား ( 9 )France, Britain condemn Myanmar for spurning aid ( 8 )အလုပ္သမားမ်ား ပူးေပါင္းေတာင္းဆိုမႈေၾကာင့္ နစ္နာေၾကးရရွိ ( 7 )Gordon Brown warns Burma is headed for man-made disaster ( 6 )Brown condemns 'inhuman' Burma leaders over aid ( 5 )ဗီဇာရလွ်င္ ကုလအႀကီးကဲက ကယ္ဆယ္ေရးလုပ္ငန္းမ်ားအတြက္ ကုိယ္စားလွယ္ေစလႊတ္မည္ ( 4 )Foreign relief supplies still arriving in Myanmar, but kept waiting ( 3 )McCain orders staff to reveal lobbying connections ( 2 )အေမရိကန္စစ္သေဘၤာ(၃) စီးႏွင့္ ျပင္သစ္သေဘၤာ ျမစ္၀ကၽြန္းေပၚအနီး ေရာက္ၿပီ ( 1 )French relief ship positioned off Myanmar waters
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အပို္င္း-၁
http://myochitmyanmar.blogspot.com/2008/05/blog-post_993.htm...( 42 )Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Burma ( 41 )Bush renews sanctions on Myanmar, says no effect on storm aid ( 40 )Myanmar says almost 80 foreign medical staff arrive ( 39 )Commander of French boat off Myanmar says vessel could wait 'days or weeks' to deliver aid ( 38 )FM Wants More Election Funding Transparency ( 37 )The Cyclone Is Not The Only Disaster ( 36 )Bodies floating to Mon State ( 35 )Former Aylesbury man survived cyclone ( 34 )NMSP arrests smuggler with amphetamines ( 33 )Burmese junta raises cyclone death toll to 78,000 but true figure much higher ( 32 )Burmese junta confident draft constitution has been approved ( 31 )British prime minister slams Myanmar authorities ( 30 )Canadian cyclone shelter kits heading for Burma ( 29 )Bush Extends Myanmar Sanctions Another Year; Aid Not Affected
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