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| UN chief: Myanmar says yes to foreign helicopters |
| 2008-05-21 |
| Myanmar will allow U.N. helicopters to ferry aid to cyclone victims, the U.N. chief said. But state media reported Wednesday the government will not accept any disaster relief from U.S. warships. The New Light of Myanmar newspaper said that such U.S. military assistance would come "with strings attached." Yeah, like it has to be labeled "From the USA" or something equally horrible? The U.S. has several helicopters on standby on a warship off the Myanmar coast and in neighboring Thailand. |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #4 You have to wonder what kind of 'news' the Junta is broadcasting on its state-run stations. What ever happened to Voice of America? |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2008-05-21 14:58 |
| #3 Unfortunately this disaster will unfold regardless of what we do. Quickly if by disease, slowly if by starvation. But the generals will reduce their population. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2008-05-21 14:53 |
| #2 Friend of mine has a son that works there as a teacher; he came back to the States after the cyclone ( Mom hadn't heard from him in ~ 11 days and was frantic with worry, as any good Mom would be) to report that the Gov't there was adamant on not sending any aid from the US into the areas that needed help. its too late but we should have gone ahead with airdrops. Screw the consequences. |
| Posted by: USN, Ret. 2008-05-21 14:50 |
| #1 Oh, well. Good luck. And have a nice day... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-05-21 11:30 |