Exclusive Myanmar Cyclone Destruction Pictures

Ground Report 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

GroundReport.com has obtained exclusive, original photos from the ground in Myanmar, capturing the destruction of Cyclone Nargis. Myanmar's junta government is refusing foreign aid workers. Already there are reports of an... more

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China and Burma Share A Situational Irony

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: France

Recently, a revelation has been discovered in regards to the earthquake that struck China with a magnitude of 7.9 has been discovered. It is a revelation that brings a sheer twist of irony to such a situation. The Paris In... more

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Myanmar and the Idea of National Sovereignty

Rob Mintzes 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

My views on issues like national sovereignty could be seen as unusual.   In the strong unlikelihood that any outside nation would attempt to invade the U.S., I'd be waiting on line to be handed fatigues and a rifle.... more

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Myanmar: Slow Relief Work

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

 by Mong Palatino First, an update on the situation in Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis hit the country a few days ago. The death toll continues to rise. The official report on the number of casualties is way below ... more

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Military Junta Ignores Pleas from Relief Missions

Al Jeratso 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

Myanmar's military junta has made it clear that its government only wanted to allow the relief goods to come in, but not the reflief workers, especially those coming from the United States. Obviously, the military general... more

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Myanmar gov't doubts sincerity of foreign relief agencies

Al Jeratso 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

Do you have any idea why Myanmar's military regime refuses to allow international relief agencies to come in and help those affected by the recent cyclone that hit the country? It's because the military regime doesn't tru... more

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An Unseen Hand Warns Myanmar's Junta

Al Jeratso 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

An unseen Hand must have given a warning to the military junta in Myanmar to soften its hardline stance on those who rise up against its undemocratic policies. This, after a strong cyclone lashed and killed at least 4,000 ... more

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Myanmar: The Perfect Storm

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

  - by Mong Palatino More than 4,000 people are dead after cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend. Cyclone Nargis, a Category 3 storm packed winds of 190 km (120 mile) per hour. It was the world’s&n... more

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Burmese Tragedy's Philosophical Roots

Richard Cooper 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

Burmese Tragedy's Philosophical Roots by Richard Cooper Compassionate, concerned people are watching the disturbing and thrilling events in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.  As pro-democracy protesters, sparked by t... more

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Aung San Suu Kyi's detention, a Myanmar's military junta political strategy

Ollie Sungkar 5 years ago Region: Indonesia

It is this Sunday that pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention is due to be reviewed by the Myanmar’s military junta. However, the junta on Friday extended another year ... more

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