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Donors pledge cyclone aid at Myanmar conference

Source: Simi Valley - Moorpark Examiner

Yangon : Myanmar | about 1 year ago

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Myanmar's storm response appalling The ability to assess the situation will be critical in securing pledges from foreign governments, and the junta's about-face was seen as a concession to get more aid when the potential donor nations meet in Yangon , Myanmar's biggest city.

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