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A Myanmar journalist gets a 20-year sentence for reporting on cyclone's aftermath, news site says
Read full article: A Myanmar journalist gets a 20-year sentence for reporting on cyclone's aftermath, news site saysA court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced a photojournalist for an underground news agency to 20 years in prison with hard labor for his coverage of the aftermath of a deadly cyclone in May.
UN warns of aid shortage, looming food crisis in wake of devastating cyclone that hit Myanmar
Read full article: UN warns of aid shortage, looming food crisis in wake of devastating cyclone that hit MyanmarThe United Nations has warned that far too little aid is reaching cyclone-hit areas of Myanmar and the country could face a major food crisis soon if farmers are unable to plant crops.
Myanmar says official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, says aid is being provided
Read full article: Myanmar says official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, says aid is being providedMyanmar says the death toll from a powerful cyclone this week has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 Muslim Rohingya.
Myanmar and Bangladesh begin cleaning up, counting casualties after devastating Cyclone Mocha
Read full article: Myanmar and Bangladesh begin cleaning up, counting casualties after devastating Cyclone MochaRecovery efforts are underway in Myanmar and Bangladesh after a powerful cyclone smashed into their coastlines, causing widespread destruction and at least 21 deaths, with hundreds of others believed missing.
Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Mocha
Read full article: Early warning, preparedness likely saved thousands of lives during Cyclone MochaEarly warnings from weather agencies and better preparedness by local governments and aid agencies likely saved thousands of lives during a powerful cyclone that slammed into Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend.
Powerful cyclone floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar; at least 6 dead, 700 injured
Read full article: Powerful cyclone floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar; at least 6 dead, 700 injuredRescuers have evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 12 feet deep along western Myanmar’s coast after powerful Cyclone Mocha injured hundreds and cut off communications.
Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches
Read full article: Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approachesVolunteers in coastal districts of Bangladesh are using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter as the delta nation braces for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.