Ending extreme poverty is essential to save lives and limit damage from disasters, says UN chief Ban Ki-Moon.
Tag: flood crisis
Floods leave delta island inhabitants stranded
Residents of Sankin Island in the Irrawaddy delta say there is no relief in sight as flooding in the area continues three weeks after it began.
Disasters take toll on Burma's schools
When disasters destroy schools in Burma and elsewhere in the region, hundreds of thousands of children lose out, according to a new report by Save the Children.
2015 election: Voter lists ready in flood-hit areas
Despite speculation that Arakan, Chin and Sagaing regions would not be ready in time, Burma’s election commission says it is up to speed.