World May 28 Watch Myanmar’s Government Slowly Opens to Foreign Aid Weeks after Cyclone Nargis devastated portions of Myanmar, its reclusive government has slowly allowed small numbers of foreign aid workers to enter the country. U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes updates the humanitarian situation.
Politics May 23 U.N. Chief Says Myanmar to Allow in Aid Workers U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that Myanmar's ruling junta had agreed to allow "all aid workers" into the cyclone-ravaged country -- although questions remain as to the timing and logistics of such access. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Politics May 12 Watch Myanmar’s Rulers Hold Tight to Power Amid Cyclone Crisis In the aftermath of last week's destructive cyclone, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar has thrown a spotlight on the military junta governing the country. A former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar and professor born in the country examine the country's government…
World May 09 Watch Damage in Myanmar Is Revealed as Aid Trickles In 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.
May 06 Watch Cyclone Death Toll Soars as Myanmar Reels From Disaster The estimated death toll from Saturday's cyclone in Myanmar increased to 22,000 Tuesday with 41,000 still missing and possibly 1 million left homeless, according to relief agencies. The head of the U.S. embassy in Rangoon and a reporter recap the… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch Myanmar Takes Careful Steps Following Protest Crackdown The military rulers of Myanmar, the country also known as Burma, released 50 pro-democracy activists as its representatives met with movement leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Human rights advocates assess conditions since last month's crackdown on the protests. Continue watching