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Amid Skepticism, Myanmar Officials Report Success of Relief Efforts (Red Orbit )

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The government of Myanmar reported Thursday that it's cyclone relief efforts was proceeding rapidly, despite warnings by the international community that the region is facing disease and starvation of up the 2.5 million people left helpless by the devastating storm.

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The Answer To Myanmar (David Drake)

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:29:51 GMT

There are reports that cyclone-stricken Myanmar's (Burma) ruling military junta is hoarding the good food for themselves and handing out spoiled or poor-quality food to those who desperately need it . Myanmar's ruling military junta is opposed to allowing much outside help for donations of food, medicine and medical professionals. So what is the answer? Well, send those wonderful Democrat...

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Myanmar: Media coverage of cyclone (Global Voices Online)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:58:27 GMT

New Mandala is shocked to discover that a state-run newspaper in Myanmar reports the impact of the Cyclone Nargis only on page four of the paper

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Myanmar: Government information website (Global Voices Online)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:56:20 GMT

In case you are looking for the Junta's official mouthpiece, visit myanmar.com.

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Myanmar cyclone death toll soars above 43,000 (OTB News)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:30:06 GMT

Myanmar’s junta warned today that legal action would be taken against people who trade or hoard international aid as the cyclone’s death toll soared above 43,000. Share This

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Myanmar: Referendum OKs new constitution (OTB News)

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:30:02 GMT

Myanmar’s junta announced today that its new, pro-military constitution has won overwhelming support in a referendum held while the country was reeling from a devastating cyclone that may have killed up to 128,000 people. Share This

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U.S. 'Anxious to Help' Myanmar, Blocked (ABC News)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:58:45 GMT

Top military diplomat speaks out on the challenge of getting aid to Myanmar.

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Why Should We Rush Aid to Myanmar and China? (Body Parts)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:02:09 GMT

China and Myanmar have had natural disasters, with tens of thousands of people killed. No doubt, there is terrible suffering where the earthquake and cyclone struck. No doubt, we empathize for the survivors and sympathize with rescue efforts. But what...

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Myanmar: Media coverage of cyclone (Afrigator)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:58:27 GMT

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Myanmar: Government information website (Afrigator)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:56:20 GMT

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Myanmar Constitution Passes (Law Blog - WSJ.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:34:12 GMT

Myanmar's junta said it won overwhelming support for a new constitution as frustration mounted in the country over the slow relief response.

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Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest (New York Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:18 GMT

The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant seeds, could not have been worse.

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Report: Myanmar Junta Diverting Aid (The Post Chronicle)

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:22:34 GMT

The New York Times reported Wednesday that "several" foreign relief organizations in Myanmar said the country's military is stealing or warehousing aid....

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Myanmar Says Constitution Approved (New York Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:07:01 GMT

Myanmar announced that a constitution won massive support in a referendum, a claim slammed by a leading rights group as an insult to the country's people.

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Myanmar junta warns against hoarding cyclone aid (ABC 13)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:59:54 GMT

Myanmar"s junta warned Thursday it will punish anyone found hoarding or trading foreign aid meant for cyclone survivors... but relief groups said they had seen no evidence of people selling or stockpiling donated goods.

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Liberal Internationalism and Regime Change Myanmar (American Power)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:59:00 GMT

In my earlier entry, " Regime Change Myanmar? ," I noted: The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar is the most recent example of state failure among the developing world's authoritarian regimes. Yesterday's Los Angeles Times noted , for example, that the Myanmar government's initial refusal to accept international relief reflected the junta's indecision and fear. Whatever the cause,...

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Myanmar and China (Whisky Prajer)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:36:00 GMT

If you've been listening to the news at all , you will know exactly what to expect from the charities you support: Myanmar and/or China -based pleas for your money. It is worth your while to do a little research into these causes, but to also bear in mind that occasions like these can qualify as "extenuating circumstances" for some organizations who would normally not be considered "relief agencies."...

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Battling to Save the Sick in Myanmar (ABC News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:07:49 GMT

A glimpse into the work done by Doctors Without Borders in Myanmar.

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Myanmar junta warns against hoarding aid (OTB News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:21:33 GMT

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UN hopes to send top aid coordinator to Myanmar (kansascity.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:20:00 GMT

The United Nations wants to send its top emergency relief coordinator to Myanmar - if he can get a visa from the ruling military junta.

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