Cyclone Nargis...Awaiting Help in Burma
"Five days after the storm, the junta continued to stall on visas for U.N. teams and other foreign aid workers anxious to deliver food, water and medicine to survivors amid fears the death toll could hit 100,000.
Among those stranded in Thailand were 10 members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team. Air Force transport planes and helicopters packed with supplies also sat waiting for a greenlight.
"We are in a long line of nations who are ready, willing and able to help, but also, of course, in a long line of nations the Burmese don't trust," U.S. Ambassador Eric John told reporters in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
"It's more than frustrating. It's a tragedy," he said. Each day of delay means "a lot more people suffering," he said. " Associated Press
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Our friends are still waiting for their visas to get in the country to help. This morning Kennedy took a Burmese family to the border so they could ride a boat to Burma to rescue their mother.
Among those stranded in Thailand were 10 members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team. Air Force transport planes and helicopters packed with supplies also sat waiting for a greenlight.
"We are in a long line of nations who are ready, willing and able to help, but also, of course, in a long line of nations the Burmese don't trust," U.S. Ambassador Eric John told reporters in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
"It's more than frustrating. It's a tragedy," he said. Each day of delay means "a lot more people suffering," he said. " Associated Press
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Our friends are still waiting for their visas to get in the country to help. This morning Kennedy took a Burmese family to the border so they could ride a boat to Burma to rescue their mother.
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