A Shocking 100,000 Burmese May Be Dead

Posted on May 9th, 2008 in Noise avaaz, burma, oppression

From Avaaz.org
Staggering new estimates suggest that 100,000 people may have died in Burma’s terrible cyclone. Incredibly, the corrupt and brutal Burmese government has stopped most international aid at the borders and is impeding the relief effort.
In under 24 hours, Avaaz members have donated over 690,000 Euros (over US$1 million – more than many governments!) to help Burma’s monks provide [...]