Burma's Betrayal
The ruling junta in Burma is a classic example of the powerful exploiting those living in the margins and those who cannot fend for themselves. But in light of the catastrophe that has hit this nation and these people, we're seeing the worst of humanity where the plight of the poor could turn into ONE MILLION people killed before the tragedy comes to an end- if ever!
There are more than one way to commit genocide!
Estimates of the death tool range from 50,000 to 500,000. Who knows when no one cares? The United Nations estimates the death toll from last weekend's Cyclone Nargis ranges from 63,000 to 100,000, well above the Myanmar government's estimate of about 22,000. Hundreds of thousands of people are missing- millions are homeless. And that's just the opening salvo.
If supplies, food, water, and medical supplies do not get to the people quickly many are prerdicting a death toll of ONE MILLION could result. The ruling junta has been keeping aid workers out. The first plane that was allowed in was held up while the general's could put their names on the supplies and give it to their people.
The Nargis cyclone has destroyed southern Burma or Myanmar.
Other aid groups warned of a growing catastrophe. "It's really crucial that people get access to clean water sources and sanitation to avoid unnecessary deaths and suffering," Sarah Ireland, Oxfam regional chief, said. And then she added, "With 100,000 people dead from the initial cyclone's impact, there are additional factors for a public health catastrophe which could multiply that death toll by up to 15 times," she said.
The junta, deeply suspicious of the outside world, has refused to let in foreign experts who specialise in getting aid to disaster victims, and said that only the government would be allowed to distribute emergency supplies. The international community has spoken out in increasingly concerned tones over Yangon's apparent sluggishness or suspicion when it comes to taking up offers of overseas and even non-governmental aid.
Both President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, spoke on Saturday of their dismay at Myanmar's stance, with each having pressed the United Nations Security Council to intervene. The UN has itself said that a week after Cyclone Nargis hit, only one-quarter of the victims have received any help at all, and it has called the relief effort"a race against time."
The worst case exmaple of leaders who don't care about the people!
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