“Even during a disaster, oppression rules”
May 30, 2008
The above quote comes from a Human Rights Watch news release. There have been several developments in the international aid crisis happening in Burma following Cyclone Nargis, which left 2.5 million homeless and killed 78,000 (according to the military junta). Here’s a rundown of the latest events.
- UN chief: Myanmar to allow all aid workers - The Associated Press - May 23, 2008
- Myanmar constitution approved - The Associated Press - May 26, 2008
- Cyclone survivors say life only gets harder - MSNBC - May 28, 2008
- Myanmar’s junta keeps democracy activist locked up - The Associated Press - May 28, 2008
- Myanmar Widens Access, Still Rejects U.S. Navy - Wall Street Journal - May 29, 2008
- UN: Myanmar junta forcing storm victims from camps - The Associated Press - May 30, 2008
- Myanmar lashes foreign aid, says survivors can eat frogs - AFP - May 30, 2008
- Myanmar: Junta Upset Over Aid Pledges - The New York Times - May 30, 2008
- Myanmar starts mass evictions from cyclone camps - Reuters - May 30, 2008
There are a lot more stories out there, and a simple Google News search will have you reading for hours. What upsets me the most is how the junta is now criticizing foreign governments for not giving enough monetary aid, but has been rejecting relief supplies and workers for weeks now. Honestly, do they think we would just hand over money to a government who would use it to beef up its own coffers instead of helping the 2 million people who are desperately in need?
June 1, 2008 at 2:07 am
It’s safe to say a lot of people inside and ourside of Myanmar share your frustration. It’s great there are groups like World Vision that can still operate there and get food and shelter directly to the people. So, keep up the great posting so people can still understand the great need that is there.
And since I notice you like maps, you might like to check out our map links page too.