MYANMAR: International access "inadequate"

                   
irinnews.org     May 20, 2008            

A father giving his son something to drink as they sit on board a ferry. More than two weeks after Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, only 500,000 of the estimated 2.4 million people affected have received some form of international assistance thus far, according to the UN. 1.4 million - require... [read full story]                    

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Myanmar agrees to accept ASEAN-led cyclone relief efforts

people.com.cn     May 19, 2008          

Myanmar agreed at a special meeting here Monday to let the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) coordinate foreign assistance for Cyclone Nargis victims, Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo announced. "The foreign ministers have agreed to establish an ASEAN-led coordinating...                    

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Burma to Begin Mourning Period Tuesday

voanews.com     May 20, 2008          

Burma's military government has declared a three-day mourning period for victims of Cyclone Nargis, which took tens of thousands of lives when it hit the nation's Irrawaddy Delta May 3. State media announced Monday that flags will be lowered to half-staff during the mourning period, which begins...                    

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White House: cyclone-hit Myanmar benefit from U.S. aid

people.com.cn     May 20, 2008          

The United States has brought 31 aid flights into Myanmar that will benefit some 100,000 people in the wake of tropical cyclone Nargis, the White House said Monday. "It's our view that we would like to continue to do more," White House spokesman Scott Stanzel told reporters. "We have had 31...                    

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Myanmar opens door to help from Asian neighbors

signonsandiego.com     May 20, 2008          

YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar's junta, facing global outrage for spurning international assistance, appeared to relent Monday, saying it would allow its Asian neighbors to oversee the distribution of foreign relief to cyclone survivors. Heavy rain fell again Monday, said the International Federation...                    

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Myanmar opens door to help from Asian neighbors for cyclone victims

tmcnet.com     May 19, 2008          

YANGON, Myanmar_Myanmar began three days of mourning for cyclone victims Tuesday, after its ruling junta appeared to relent to foreign pressure to allow more outside help for its storm survivors in the face of global outrage The regime said Monday it would allow its Asian neighbors to oversee the...                    

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UN chief to visit cyclone-hit Myanmar Thursday

people.com.cn     May 20, 2008          

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will arrive in Myanmar Thursday to visit the areas hardest hit by cyclone Nargis, his spokesperson said Monday. Ban will also be expected to meet with senior Myanmarese government officials, Michele Montas told reporters. The secretary-general's objective is to...                    

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Myanmar opens door to help from Asian neighbors

tmcnet.com     May 19, 2008          

YANGON, Myanmar_Myanmar's junta, facing global outrage for spurning international assistance, appeared to relent Monday, saying it would allow its Asian neighbors to oversee the distribution of foreign relief to cyclone survivors. Heavy rain fell again Monday, said the International Federation of...                    

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Myanmar opens door to help from Asian neighbors

ibtimes.com     May 20, 2008          

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar's junta, facing global outrage for spurning international assistance, appeared to relent Monday, saying it would allow its Asian neighbors to oversee the distribution of foreign relief to cyclone survivors. Victims of Cyclone Nargis stand in line to receive donated...                    

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Myanmar: 3 days of mourning for cyclone victims

annistonstar.com     May 19, 2008          

Myanmar: 3 days of mourning for cyclone victims YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's junta on Monday announced a three-day mourning period for cyclone victims, while the country's neighbors said they will establish a task force to handle foreign aid distribution. YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's junta on...                    

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International sea convoy awaits mediation by Asian bloc to deliver Myanmar aid

iht.com     May 20, 2008          

Almost within sight range of Myanmar's cyclone-devastated shore are the USS Essex, USS Juneau, USS Harpers Ferry and USS Mustin. "We are currently not providing any aid from the ships," said Lt. Denver Applehans, a public affairs officer aboard the Essex, an aircraft carrier-like ship which for...                    

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