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News Stories Related To: Myanmar Relief Work 'Unacceptably Slow'

Source: Press TV
Yangon : Myanmar | about 1 year ago  
Ban-Ki-moon on Monday expressed deep concern and urged the Myanmar's ruling junta to accelerate relief aid distribution for those affected by the devastating cyclone. Cyclone...
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