In May 2008, tropical cyclone Nargis bore down on southern Burma, claiming at least 140,000 victims and affecting 2.4 million others. Ignoring protests from foreign governments and aid agencies, Burma ...

Introduction: Cyclone Nargis struck on 2 nd May 2008 and was the worst natural disaster in the recorded history of Myanmar. More than 2 million people were affected by the cyclone which left 146 ...

The junta's total war on the Myanmar population has extended to tight restrictions on vital aid to the hungry and displaced.

All flights to Yangon, the former capital, were canceled. Learn more about Myanmar » Cyclone Nargis tore off roofs, uprooted trees and downed power lines. The storm ripped through the sprawling ...

They can repeat the mistakes of 17 years ago when they refused to allow international help after Cyclone Nargis tore through the country, leaving 140,000 dead, or facilitate the free flow of ...