Stories about Myanmar (Burma) from May, 2008
Sri Lanka: Images from Burma
Restrictions on media in Burma have meant that the world has to rely on the Burmese government broadcaster for information and visuals, explains Moving Images, Moving People.
Myanmar: Appeal for Help with Logistics
UNDAC has issued an urgent appeal for uplift equipment, warehousing facilities and transportation for the relief efforts in Myanmar.
Myanmar: Survivors of Cyclone Nargis
A week has passed since Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar. The situation on the ground continues to deteriorate: food rationing is inadequate, medical supplies are running out and hundreds of thousands are still without shelter. Bloggers continue to discuss the impact of the cyclone and the relief efforts to help the victims.
Myanmar: Claims of Cheating in Referendum
Irrawaddy.org reports of massive cheating in Burma's constitutional referendum on Saturday.
Myanmar: UNICEF's Urgent Needs
UNICEF is in urgent need of 500,000 buckets for their sanitation efforts in Myanmar. Donors can contact Roberto Saltori at Bangkok. Tel +6623569237 E-Mail: rsaltori AT unicef.org.
Myanmar: Unrealisting Expectations
Andrew Selth at The Interpreter says “governments and international agencies calling for immediate action in Burma seem to be over-estimating the regime’s capacity to respond”
Sri Lanka: Cyclone Nargis
LIRNEasia on a timeline of Cyclone Nargis and the lack of an effective early warning system.
South Asia: Burma, the junta and a crisis
In a post titled “Hell in the time of Junta”, Sepia Mutiny writes about the humanitarian crisis in Burma.
Myanmar: Slow relief work
The death toll continues to rise in Myanmar days after a deadly cyclone hit the country. Dead bodies are dumped in the rivers. Relief is coming from many parts in the world but the Junta is still restricting the movement of foreign aid teams. The situation is worsening as food and medical supplies are still inadequate.
Singapore: Supplies to Myanmar
Singapore based Myanmar citizens are sending their first batch of supplies for Myanmar cyclone relief.
Myanmar: Will aid really reach the victims?
Tropical Ramblings is reluctant to give money to aid organizations involved in the relief work in Myanmar since he fears the money will not reach the victims
ASEAN spirit of neighborliness to help Myanmar
Citizen on Mars says “It is time to apply and put into action the ASEAN spirit of neighborliness and cooperation and help Myanmar get out of this very distressing situation.”
Myanmar: Unprecedented cyclone disaster
Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend which devastated five regions. State-run media reported that more than 22,000 people are found dead with another 41,000 missing. The death toll could still rise. Residents and bloggers are condemning the slow relief work of the ruling Junta.
Bangladesh: No appeals for Burma?
imperfect world 2008 wonders why no charity appeals are being made for the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma.
Myanmar: The perfect storm
More than 4,000 people are dead after Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend. It was the world’s deadliest storm in ten years. The cyclone could also worsen the food crisis in the world. Relief is arriving but the ruling Junta is putting restrictions on foreign aid teams.
Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis
mmhan informs of a place in Singapore where one can make a donation to help out in the aftermath of cyclone Nagris that hit Myanmar.
Japan and Burma: Free Burma Hip-hop
Adamu translated a hip-hop song by a famous Japanese rapper in a free Burma gathering.
Myanmar: It Can't Wait – 30 Days Campaign
The Buddhist Blog announces the launch of 30-days campaign called “Burma: It Can't Wait” to support human rights and democracy in Burma.
Myanmar: Religious donation ceremony
Myat Thura tackles ah-lhu. It is a Burmese religious donation ceremony. People usually do ah-lhu when they donate food and offerings to the monk or the monastery.
Internet in Myanmar
Fear from Freedom is happy to observe that internet services are now available in Myanmar. But the blogger is disappointed that online censorship and slow connections also exist.
