Thursday, May 15, 2008

Bloggers Unite : Ensure Humanitarian Aid for Cyclone Nargis Victims


Cyclone Nagris

Children on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, on Wednesday reached for bananas being handed out by a local donor.(Associated Press Photo)


As you might already have known, Myanmar aka Burma was hit by Cyclone Nargis several weeks ago with the death toll approaching around ten thousands people according to ABC News and growing, not counting the injuries and refugees. Even so, Myanmar's Ruling Junta forbid International Aid Groups from entering the country. They only accept the food, medicines and other supplies but doesn't accept help from International Aid Workers to assist distribute the aid to the victims. And that's not all, the craziest part is that the ruling junta even not allowing some local donors to aid the victim (see article at When Burmese Offer a Hand, Rulers Slap It)
It's been two weeks since the cyclone left Myanmar and lots of victims still don't get proper treatment. According to TIMES, the military stole some foods Aid Groups Say Myanmar Food Stolen by Military
The Ruling Junta really doesn't care about their citizens and ignore the victims' right to get the proper treatment and food.

I humbly ask you to take proper action to Ensure Humanitarian Aid for Cyclone Nargis Victims. The situation is URGENT, please take action now.

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