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Burma cyclone aid cash lost to regime, says UN

                   
ft.com
26-Jul-2008
        
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By Harvey Morris at the United Nations International aid money sent to Burma's cyclone victims is being lost as a result of the junta's foreign exchange regulations, according to United Nations officials. John Holmes, the UN's humanitarian affairs chief, said the loss was "a serious problem" which he raised with Burmese leaders during a visit this week. They promised to address the issue. You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the... [read full story]                    

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telegraph.co.uk
26-Jul-2008
        

Three months after Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma's Irrawaddy Delta and killed 140,000, many survivors have yet to receive help and some have been thrown off their land by the military junta. Thein Hlaing wasted no time...

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26-Jul-2008
        

As much as 25 per cent of cyclone relief aid in Myanmar is being lost because of the military government's foreign exchange system, a United Nations official said yesterday. Dan Baker, the UN humanitarian co-ordinator for...

U.N.: Myanmar taking cut of cyclone aid

dailyindia.com
26-Jul-2008
        

YANGON, Myanmar, July 25 (UPI) -- U.N. officials say the Myanmar government is using its foreign exchange regulations to take a cut of the aid being sent for Cyclone Nargis victims. Exiles say the military junta is, in effect,...

U.N.: Myanmar taking cut of cyclone aid

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26-Jul-2008
        

U.N. officials say the Myanmar government is using its foreign exchange regulations to take a cut of the aid being sent for Cyclone Nargis victims.Exiles say the military junta is, in effect, taking a 20 percent cut off the top...

U.N.: Up to 25% of Myanmar cyclone aid lost

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25-Jul-2008
        

BANGKOK, Thailand - As much as 25 percent of cyclone relief aid in Myanmar is being lost because of the military government's foreign exchange system, a United Nations official said Friday. Dan Baker, the U.N. humanitarian...

UN says 25 per cent of cyclone aid lost to Myanmar currency controls

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25-Jul-2008
        

By: Michael Casey, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK, Thailand - A UN official says as much as 25 per cent of cyclone relief aid in Myanmar is being lost because of the military government's foreign exchange system. Dan Baker, the...

UN says 25 per cent of cyclone aid lost to Myanmar currency controls

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25-Jul-2008
        

UN says 25 per cent of cyclone aid lost to Myanmar currency controls Michael Casey, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK, Thailand - A UN official says as much as 25 per cent of cyclone relief aid in Myanmar is being lost because of...

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