Posts Tagged ‘Aid ship’
News about end of aid mission from US navy for Burmese cyclone disaster
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US ships carrying aid to leave Burma
InTheNews.co.uk, UK –
US warships carrying aid for the victims of Burma’s Cyclone Nargis have begun sailing away after the country’s ruling military refused their help …
US offers helicopters to Myanmar as navy ships leave
AFP –
BANGKOK (AFP) — US helicopters and small boats are still ready to help deliver cyclone aid to Myanmar, a US official said Thursday, after the regime …
“Mercy Fleet” Surrenders to Than Shwe’s Iron Will
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, Thailand –
By WAI MOE The US has ordered its four Pacific fleet warships, packed with supplies for Burma’s cyclone survivors, to end their fruitless wait for …
US SHIPS LEAVE CYCLONE-HIT REGION
UK Express, UK –
US Navy ships laden with relief supplies have steamed away from Burma’s coast, their helicopters barred by the ruling junta even though millions of cyclone …
Frustrated by junta, US ships leaving Myanmar
Newsday, NY –
AP YANGON, Myanmar – US Navy ships laden with relief supplies will steam away from Myanmar’s coast today, their helicopters barred by the ruling junta even …
Barred by junta, US military ends aid mission to Burma
San Francisco Chronicle, USA –
… but the ruling military junta in Burma, also known as Myanmar, rebuffed repeated offers to help with the disaster relief effort, despite the severity of …
US Navy forced to give up on Burma relief
Men’s News Daily, CA –
The United States Navy was forced to withdraw from their Cyclone Nargis relief efforts in Burma today, due to the continued refusal of the ruling State …
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US Navy Ships Leave Myanmar’s Coast after Government Refuses Aid …Informify, CO – The US Navy offered ships and helicopters to the Myanmar government to help with cyclone disaster relief efforts. After trying for a month to gain access to … |
US Navy Ships Return from Myanmar Coast, Still FullToTheCenter.com, NY – Four United States Navy ships have been ordered to stop patrolling the waters off the coast of Myanmar. The boats had been intended for use in delivering … |
US Naval Ships To Leave Burma After Junta Constantly Denies Them Entry
DigitalJournal.com, Canada –
After being blown off by Burma’s junta, four US naval ships loaded with supplies for the victims of Cyclone Nargis will withdraw from the coast. …
US Navy gives up on cyclone aid missionAustin American-Statesman, TX – … survivors of the May 2 cyclone, but the ruling military junta in Myanmar, also known as Burma, has refused to let any foreign military helicopters help. … |
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US Navy vessels leave Myanmar coastThe Associated Press – 2 hours ago Myanmar is also known as Burma. The USS Essex and three other amphibious assault ships, which have been in international waters off Myanmar since May 13, … |
US Forced To Abandon Burma Aid MissionNew York Sun, United States – By AMY KAZMIN, The Washington Post BANGKOK, Thailand — Cyclone survivors in Burma’s devastated Irrawaddy Delta could require food aid for as long as a year, … |
After waiting 3 weeks to help, US strike group will return to exerciseStars and Stripes, DC – … but have been unable to do so because of the unrelenting position of the Burma military junta,” Keating said. However, should the Myanmar government … |
US Navy withdraws ships after Burma rebuffs aidIndependent, UK – By Andrew Buncombe, Asia Correspondent The US military has ordered a flotilla of naval vessels packed with emergency aid for Burma to leave after the … |
US aid ships asked to leave MyanmarGulf Daily News, Bahrain – YANGON: The US military ordered navy ships loaded with relief aid off Myanmar’s coast to leave the area yesterday after the country’s junta refused to give … |
US aid ships asked to leave MyanmarGulf Daily News, Bahrain – YANGON: The US military ordered navy ships loaded with relief aid off Myanmar’s coast to leave the area yesterday after the country’s junta refused to give … |
US Navy aborts aid mission to Myanmar
Chicago Tribune, United States –
The Essex and three other amphibious assault ships, which have been in international waters off Myanmar, formerly Burma, since May 13, will continue with …
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World Focus on Burma (1 June 08)
Myanmar criticized for plan to reopen some schools a month after …
International Herald Tribune –
AP YANGON, Myanmar: Myanmar’s plan to reopen schools this week in the country’s cyclone-devasted delta region could do more harm than good, aid groups said Sunday, a day after the government came under criticism for forcing cyclone survivors out of …
US aid ships could soon leave Myanmar coast
The Associated Press – … said the Myanmar representative at the forum did not seem interested in speaking with him. But, he said “it was interesting to watch as minister after minister described their respective unhappiness at their inability to get assistance in to Burma.
US aid ships could soon leave Myanmar coast
Hartford Courant –
By AP SINGAPORE – Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he’ll decide within “a matter of days” to withdraw US Navy ships from the coast of Myanmar, because “it’s becoming pretty clear the regime is not going to let us help.” As a result, he said many …
Myanmar in ‘state of denial’ over cyclone aid–Canada
Inquirer.net –
“And I think it’s quite disheartening to hear the state of denial that this official appears to be in as far as his recollection of what countries… have put forward as our contributions to the relief of the people of Myanmar, Burma.
Defense Secretary slams Myanmar for shunning aid offers
Seattle Times –
Cyclone aid drips in but Myanmar still wary of foreign help
AFP –
Meet a smile in Myanmar’s diaspora
Jakarta Post –
Fragmenting the populace is always an effective way for abusive rulers, and in Myanmar, one method to achieve this is by nurturing the mindset that some are less loyal to the motherland than others.
Myanmar says it acted promptly after Cyclone Nargis to provide relief
International Herald Tribune –
AP SINGAPORE: A Myanmar official says his government acted promptly after Cyclone Nargis last month to provide relief. Deputy Defense Minister Maj.
Defence ministers establish protocols for disaster relief
Nation Multimedia, Thailand –
Among those agreeing were representatives of Burma. “Countries should be able to work together with the international community and other countries to bring …
Cyclone Survivors Expelled From Refugee Camps By Burma’s JuntaDigitalJournal.com, Canada – |
Aid workers still waiting to enter Burma’s deltaUSA Today – |
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Deaf and dumb!Gulf Daily News, Bahrain – |
Open Borders to Human RightsBangkok Post, Thailand – |
Burma’s cyclone raises risk of forced labour: ILORadio Australia, Australia – |
Martinez native helps out in MyanmarContra Costa Times, CA – |
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UN in Myanmar forced labour warningMWC News, Canada – |
Fury as Burma shuts cyclone relief camps
guardian.co.uk, UK –
Burma must stop forcing cyclone survivors to return to their shattered homes, where they face more misery or even death, human-rights groups said yesterday, …
Gates: Myanmar delay killed thousands
istockAnalyst.com, OR –
Despite these obstructions, we continue to get help into Burma (which the ruling regime calls Myanmar), and remain poised to provide more,” Gates said at a …
World AffairsSunday Leader (subscription), Sri Lanka – |
Chicago area clinic helping disabled refugeesABC7Chicago.com, USA – |
Local couple organizes fundraiser for Burma cyclone victimsMarblehead Reporter, MA – |
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US condemns Myanmar generalsMWC News, Canada – |
Volunteer stays to help cyclone victimsWatford Observer, UK – |
Relative calmThe Daily Star, Bangladesh – |
Riot police deployed in Burma’s cyclone zone
Howrah News Service, India –
Dedaye (Burma), May 31: Burma has deployed armed riot police in one of the regions hit hardest by the cyclone, stationing them along a few kilometres of …
The Worst is Yet to Come
CounterPunch, CA –
Laura Bush has taken Myanmar, aka Burma, to her heart. But now she’s put her foot in it. In the wake of the terrible cyclone the First Lady said the United …
Myanmar appoints Deputy FM as Chairman representing Myanmar in …
Xinhua – May 30, 2008
YANGON, May 30 (Xinhua) — Myanmar Friday appointed its Deputy Foreign Minister U Kyaw Thu as Chairman representing the country in a Yangon-based tripartite core group, the State Radio quoting the National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee …
Burma: Asean Steps in Where Others May Not Tread The Irrawaddy News Magazine
Myanmar junta praises UN aid International Herald Tribune
American Chronicle – ReliefWeb (press release) – China Post – Xinhua
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