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Entries in Myanmar (40)

Thursday
Jun052008

UN: Over 100,000 dead in Myanmar and China 

TRNS bureau chief Ellen Ratner interviews Peter Salama, the chief of health for UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) about current efforts being made by UNICEF in countries experiencing natural disaster. (6:29)
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Wednesday
May282008

No response for U.S. commander in Myanmar

Admiral Keating, Commander of Pacific Command, answers a question about the response of Burmese officials to U.S. help and humanitarian efforts. (1:10)
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Wednesday
May282008

China acting as U.S. diplomat in Myanmar

Admiral Timothy Keating, Commander of the Pacific Command, discusses the international coalition effort in China and the help they have accepted. Keating also mentions the efforts that Chinese officials have made to get messages to Myanmar on behalf of the U.S. (0:55)
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Tuesday
May272008

Holmes on Specific Myanmar Contribution Levels

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes on specific contribution levels to Myanmar assistance. (1:01)
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Tuesday
May272008

Holmes on Myanmar Donations

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, spoke at the UN today on his recent visit to Myanmar and consultations with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) regarding Myanmar relief. (1:07)
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Friday
May232008

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits Myanmar

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Myanmar yesterday.  He flew over areas affected by the cyclone and met with senior Junta general Than Shwe.  The SG met with General Shwe for over two hours.  The General promised to ease visa and travel restrictions, as well as provide visas for aid workers of all nationalities.  Dan Patterson reports from the United Nations. (1:15)
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Wednesday
May212008

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Tour Myanmar

Tomorrow United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will tour some of the most devastated areas of Myanmar before headed to Bangkok for a meeting with the Association of South East Asian Nations about their relief efforts. Dan Patterson updates live from the United Nations. (1:14)
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Tuesday
May202008

Crisis in Myanmar is a worldwide issue

Scot Marciel, deputy assistance secretary of state said that the crisis in Myanmar and the difficulty of getting humaitarian aid is not a U.S./Burma issue, but the Myanmar regime is sayin ‘no’ to help from the entire world. (1:08)
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Monday
May192008

Kahlilzad on the Secretary-General's Trip to Myanmar

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Kahlilzad on Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's upcoming visit to Myanmar and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) conference (1:06)
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Monday
May192008

Kahlilzad on Myanmar

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Kahlilzad on Myanmar (1:24)
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Thursday
May152008

13 U.S. military flights to Myanman so far 

During a press briefing at the Pentagon, Defense Department spokesman Goeff Morrell gives an update on U.S. aid to Myanmar. (0:42)
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Tuesday
May132008

WFP Update on Myanmar

United Nations Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Michelle Montas reads a statement from the World Food Programme on the distribution of supplies and relief aid in Myanmar. (0:33)
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Monday
May122008

Ban Ki-moon on Myanmar Setbacks

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon describes setbacks in logistical and communication attempts during the relief process. (0:31)
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Monday
May122008

Ban Ki-moon Unable to Reach Senior Myanmar General

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon describes his attempts to reach a senior Myanmar military figure. (0:48)
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Monday
May122008

UN Myanmar Flash Appeal Update

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, John Holmes, updates the press on last week's United Nations Flash Appeal for international assistance in Myanmar. (0:59)
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Monday
May122008

Updates on Myanmar Relief

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes updates the press on the UN Flash Appeal for international assistance with Myanmar, visa status for aid workers, and relief delivery.  (5:57)
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Monday
May122008

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: "Myanmar cannot do it alone" 

Regarding the severity of the Myanmar cyclone disaster, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made statements about the relief efforts, aid distribution, and behavior of the Myanmar government during a press conference today. (5:20)



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Friday
May092008

UN Flash Appeal for Myanmar Aid

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General For Humanitarian Affairs, briefs the press on the United Nations Flash Appeal for International aid. (4:03)
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Friday
May092008

WFP On Food Distribution in Myanmar

World Food Programme Spokesperson Bettina Luesche discusses the food distribution efforts currently underway in Myanmar. (1:04)

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Friday
May092008

WFP "High-Energy Biscuits" to Myanmar

World Food Programme Spokesperson Bettina Luesche discusses the so-called "high-energy biscuits" distributed to Myanmar. (1:11)

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