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Cyclone Nargis

Myanmar Junta’s Affirms December Election Despite Earthquake Chaos
By Sebastian Strangio
The biggest obstacle to the election will not be damage from the disaster but rather the fraught political position that prevails in much of the country.

In Earthquake’s Aftermath, Major Myanmar Rebel Alliance Announces ‘Humanitarian Pause’
By Sebastian Strangio
Could the devastation of the March 28 quake help catalyze a political solution to the country’s civil war?

Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Tops 1,700 as Aftershocks Hit
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's civil war has hampered relief efforts, while junta controls have made it hard to gauge the quake's impact in remote regions.

Report: Myanmar Junta Restricting ‘Lifesaving’ Humanitarian Aid
By Sebastian Strangio
The junta's total war on the Myanmar population has extended to tight restrictions on vital aid to the hungry and displaced.

Hurricane Sandy: The Great Reformer?
In 2008 Cyclone Nargis hit Burma, causing massive devastation but spurring reform. Can Sandy push America to tackle climate change?
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