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.
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Nurse who saved lives in Nargis honoured
DVB speaks to Sa Naing Naing, recipient of the Florence Nightingale Medal.
Red Cross ups aid effort in Kunlong
Red Cross representatives arrive in Kunlong to assist the 5,000 civilians displaced by ongoing fighting in the Kokang region.
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Attack on second Red Cross convoy in Kokang
A Red Cross mission convoy comes under fire, days after a similar attack resulted in condemnation.
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Kokang rebels refute convoy attack allegations
The MNDAA denies attacking a Red Cross convoy between Laogai and Chinshwehaw, claiming the road is under the control of Burmese government forces.
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Red Cross convoy attack ‘may amount to war crimes’: Amnesty
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.
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Martial law declared in Kokang; Red Cross convoy attacked
President signs into effect a 90-day State of Emergency; meanwhile a Red cross convoy carrying refugees is attacked, injuring two volunteers.
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By truck, by bike, by foot – the exodus from Laogai
“Hundreds of civil servants [and workers] fled the town and headed south by car or motorbike. Those without transportation simply began walking.”
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Red Cross launches safety apps in Burma
The new apps are designed to save lives by providing of natural-disaster warnings and first aid instructions.
Red Cross, Thein Sein agree on prison visit deal
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
