Red Cross president urges Burma to grant access to aid workers
“We would like to have access to all the people in need in order to do proper assessments, to help ease according to needs,” Peter Maurer said.
“We would like to have access to all the people in need in order to do proper assessments, to help ease according to needs,” Peter Maurer said.
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DVB speaks to Sa Naing Naing, recipient of the Florence Nightingale Medal.
Red Cross representatives arrive in Kunlong to assist the 5,000 civilians displaced by ongoing fighting in the Kokang region.
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A Red Cross mission convoy comes under fire, days after a similar attack resulted in condemnation.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
The MNDAA denies attacking a Red Cross convoy between Laogai and Chinshwehaw, claiming the road is under the control of Burmese government forces.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
Reaction to an unprovoked attack on a Red Cross convoy has been swift and strong with the UN and Amnesty issuing statements condemning the incident.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
President signs into effect a 90-day State of Emergency; meanwhile a Red cross convoy carrying refugees is attacked, injuring two volunteers.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
“Hundreds of civil servants [and workers] fled the town and headed south by car or motorbike. Those without transportation simply began walking.”
Lead Story Natural Disasters News
The new apps are designed to save lives by providing of natural-disaster warnings and first aid instructions.
The International Committee of the Red Cross will be been allowed to resume prison visits in Burma beginning next week following a deal hammered out between President Thein Sein and the organisation’s chair