As thousands of people in Myanmar continue to languish in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, humanitarian assistance is slowly trickling in despite disputes with the country's military rulers over the distribution of the aid. Two aid officials update the situation.

A U.N. special envoy on human rights revealed on Tuesday that the force used in the crackdown against anti-government protesters in Myanmar in September may have been more brutal than originally reported.

Violence in Myanmar, also known as Burma, continued Thursday as the Asian country's government excersized force against the thousands of Buddist monks protesting there. Independent Television News reports on the situation.

Myanmar's military rulers cracked down Wednesday on a recent wave of anti-government protests, which have put a fresh focus on the country's controversial political situation. Two experts assess the latest developments in the South Asian nation.