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UN halts aid to Myanmar Posted: 3 months ago by Bandit
A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.
It's very difficult to be subjective when things like this happen.
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France angered by Burmese delays Posted: 2 months ago by topofall
Why is the rest of the world pussy footing around with the 'junta'?
Ignore them and just do it!
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Myanmar / Burma Live Blog Posted: 10 months ago by Moe
Ko Htike is a resident of Myanmar (Burma). People send him photos of what is going on there, along with text descriptions of protest areas and junta responses and he puts them in his blog. Damn brave of the guy I say...more power to him. Some images are graphic and/or disturbing.
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UN Envoy to Myanmar missing after arrival Posted: 10 months ago by Moe
He has no cell service there and internet is down, and has not contacted back since arriving.
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3,000 detained at pro-democracy rally! Posted: 9 months ago by wags273
Myanmar's military junta acknowledged Wednesday that it detained nearly 3,000 people during a crackdown on recent pro-democracy protests, with hundreds still remaining in custody.
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Women's underwear needed in fight for democracy in Myanmar Posted: 2 months ago by jquipp
Its absolutely true! Women are being asked to volunteer their undergarments in an international effort to shame Myanmar's ruling junta into giving citizens greater access to humanitarian aid and human rights.
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Aid-laden U.S. ships abort cyclone mission Posted: 2 months ago by bevissimo
Four U.S. Navy ships which have been stationed off cyclone-hit Myanmar with relief supplies and aircraft will return to normal duties after the junta rejected their help.
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