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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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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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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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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WFP On Communications From Myanmar

Dan Patterson questions World Food Programme Spokesperson Bettina Luesche on the communication coming out of Myanmar. (0:53)

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The World Food Programme's Statement on Myanmar

From the United Nations, World Food Programme Spokesperson Bettina Luescher's statements on the current situation in Myanmar.  (6:41)

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UN Response Teams in Myanmar

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General For Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the current state of UN response teams in Myanmar. (o:54)
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Myanmar Corpses

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General For Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the health hazards of human and animal corpses in Myanmar. (o:56)
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Types of Food in Myanmar

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General For Humanitarian Affairs, reports that 40 metric tons of high energy biscuits are on their way to Myanmar. (1:02)
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Update on UN Aid to Myanmar

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General For Humanitarian Affairs on the current state of UN aid to Myanmar. (1:29)
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UPDATE: John Holmes At the Un With Myanmar Update

John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General For Humanitarian Affairs briefed the press for the second time this week regarding the on-going humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.  Holmes discussed the increased death toll, aid worker access to the country, and up-to-date relief efforts. (7:31)

Those interested in helping the relief effort should follow this link.
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Spokesperson For the Secretary General Statement on Myanmar

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes reads the statement by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Myanmar disaster. (1:09)
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International Response to Myanmar Disaster

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes discusses the international response to the Myanmar disaster. (1:14)
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A Summary of the Myanmar Disaster

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes summarizes the extent of the Myanmar disaster. (0:43)
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On the Myanmar Cyclone - John Holmes at the United Nations

Below is audio of the statement by United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes on the UN's response to the recent disaster in Myanmar. (5:46)

If you'd like to contribute to the disaster relief efforts, please follow this link for a list of organizations.
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Appeal for Help to the International Community

Rashid Khalikov, Director of Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, appeals for help from the international community to alleviate the suffering of the Myanmar people.

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The Communication Problem in Myanmar

Communications with Myanmar have been almost non-existent.  Rashid Khalikov, Director of Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, talks about difficulties communicating to the UN field office

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UN Experts in Bangkok "Ready to Go" to Myanmar

UN officials have been assembled in Bangkok, have applied for visas, and are "ready to go" to Myanmar with supplies.

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The Humanitarian Needs of Myanmar People

Rashid Khalikov discusses the needs of the Myanmar people.

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Rashid Khalikov on the Extent of the Myanmar Disaster

Rashid Khalikov, Director of Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the extent of the Myanmar disaster.
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