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)

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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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UN Promises Relief to Myanmar

John Holmes, United Nations Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, stated that the UN is prepared to issue an emergency relief grant.

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On the Myanmar Disaster

Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary General on Myanmar Disaster

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