http://us.oneworld.net/article/country/104/ en_US Myanmar http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160585/1/ China is taking new heat for blocking a potential UN action that could bring relief to Burmese citizens suffering from the effects of Cyclone Nargis. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160578/1/ Both humanitarian aid and political aid is needed in Myanmar (formerly Burma) now, says a board member of a U.S. group active on Burmese issues. From: U.S. Campaign for Burma http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160565/1/ WASHINGTON, May 15 (OneWorld) - As UN estimates of the number of Burmese affected by Cyclone Nargis rose from 1.5 to 2.5 million and the United States and United Nations continued to wrangle with Myanmar's rulers over visas for aid workers, Atlanta-based CARE received a $1 million donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to deliver humanitarian relief in Myanmar. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160560/1/ The clearing of mangroves along Myanmar’s coast exposed communities to greater risks during cyclone Nargis, says the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Intact and dense coastal vegetation can reduce impacts of stormy waves and act as windbreaks in reducing devastation. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83724 Asian governments -- seen to have greater leverage with Myanmar authorities -- are being asked to increase the pressure on the military junta to effectively address the humanitarian crisis caused by Cyclone Nargis. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83715 More than 27,000 people in the Irrawaddy delta region of Burma -- one of the areas hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis -- have received food aid and other crucial supplies, a UN food agency announced yesterday. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83711 A tragedy on an "unimaginable scale” will occur in Myanmar unless there is a massive and fast infusion of aid, experts and supplies into areas hardest-hit by the cyclone, said a spokesperson for the International Rescue Committee. + Up to 1.5 million in danger + Supplies running low + Forty per cent of dead or missing are children http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83707 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. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83698 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. + Burma Regime Must Be Forced to Allow In Aid http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83694 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. http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160445/1/ 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. http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160416/1/ 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. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83682 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." http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83669 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. http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83663 Kotinsa Burman pyörremyrskyssä menettäneitä uhkaavat taudit ja nälkä. Sadekauden alku tarkoittaa lisääntynyttä malariariskiä ja riisisadon tuhoutuminen myrskyssä ruokapulaa.