PRAY FOR BURMA by Mousson
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May 10, Irrawaddy
The smell of death and destruction - Min Khet Maung / KungYanGone
(The correspondent has returned from Kungyangone Township after
interviewing several survivors of Cyclone Nargis.)
Thirty-five miles from Rangoon, the air smells of death. Dead bodies and
the rotting cadavers of buffaloes lie in the gutters of this town, so near
Burma’s largest city and the country’s once proud capital.
Overhead, a cruel sun beats down on the homeless who seek shelter amid the
ruins of their houses.
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Pu Suu, 14, cowers under a tattered umbrella, as she cooks a pot of rice
to feed the other five survivors of her family. A younger sister lies sick
and crying in her mother’s arms.
“This might be our last pot of rice,” says Pu Suu with resignation.
Four thousand of Kungyangone’s residents are thought to have died when the
cyclone hit one week ago.
The survivors have been assured by the authorities that the town has
enough supplies to feed all. One member of the town’s Union Solidarity and
Development Association
said the organization is delivering enough rice to the storm victims,
pointing at the sacks of rice in his house. Building materials were being
handed out to people to rebuild their demolished homes, he said.
Yet his neighbor Ko Tin, 40, whose house was swept away by the storm, said
he and the five members of his family had received only four cans of rice
a day. Burma people use an empty condensed milk can as a measurement, and
one person normally requires more than one and a half of cans of rice per
day. They had not received any building materials, he said.
A woman in her fifties said her household of 18 people was also receiving
just four cans of rice a day. Her children and grandchildren lay hungry on
the floor around her. “I tell them to go in search of food and wood and
fetch it by hook or by crook.”
Some residents say donors of aid are forced to leave the supplies and cash
with the security forces stationed in the center of the small town.
“This deters the flow of donations from outside [the town],” said a
35-year-old teacher. “People don’t believe their honesty, because people
know they [the security forces] will try to win the hearts of the people
with the food the donors give.”
Members of the security forces patrol the streets, but none seems
interested in the plight of the homeless.
Tun Than, 44, supervises the care of more than 800 homeless in a local
monastery. He points to three policemen walking through the monastery
compound and says: “We don’t need the police. There are no more homes to
protect. We just need rice.”
Comments (91)
NekhbetSun
So sad what's going on there...and yes, I will....thanks for posting this !
huismus
It’s a catastrophe! Thank you for the information. A beautiful capture!
jocko500
so sad . I heard of other goverments doing the same with charity stuff on pasteing them with stickers. thanks for the real story
wawadave
DIRTY GOVERNMENT MAKING A HARD SITUATION INTO HELL.
timtripp
i'm with the tall pines guy on this.... let's get over our egos and get those people fed.... we can have a battle of wits (or half wits) later!
JeffG7BRJ
A very sad sittuation indeed Rosely, and all we can do is pray, pray for the unfortunare people whose homes have been blown away and all the souls of the ones that have died. We must also pray for the generals, that they will change their ways. I can't see it happening anytime soon though. Excellent coverage of these people I know you hold dear, and are close to your heart. It is a shame that all we can offer are prayers, for that only comforts ourselves and does little for the Burmese people that are suffering. I really hope the people get what they need and the Generals what they deserve. Bravo Rosely, Bravo!!!!
skiwillgee
It is not fair for me to comment on the photo. Your message is deeper than the photo. I must confess I have prayed God will visit his wrath on those who are blocking aid to the hungry for their own exaltation. Lord, forgive me and forgive us all. We are failing.
Cytisus
Excellent photo, But what is to be said, The news report says it all I agree that the victims come first then worry about politics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheAnimaGemini
I heard horrible new in the TV. :( Poor child, poor people.
moochagoo
merci pour l'information. Beau portrait !
JaneEden
I pray for these poor people in Burma, all who could tell us such a tragic story. I feel so sorry it is such a sad time - hugs Jane xx
tizjezzme
such a touching portrait of this poor soul ... such a heart wrenching thing, seeing so many lives taken, leaving the survivors to mourn and scramble for food under hot sun. My heart breaks. I pray for them.
FCR
Linda foto! Paz Profunda, e se cuide bem! Um beijo Fabio
ledwolorz
Fantastic portrait of the poor soul,Wonderful work.
kimariehere
yes, i am praying daily !!! so worried about them there my heart goes out more than i can say !!! wonderful portrait and beautiful work !!!...
amlondono
Burma is always in my heart , Thanks for this photo and your powerful words , Ana
erlandpil
Good capture portrait erland
mikeerson
I don't watch tv hardly ever... or the radio... sometimes I like to catch the news on the net... I heard there was a bad storm... 100,000 people??? wow... No matter how bad it gets, you can always find someone who's had it worse... I pray for the best for these people.
rainbows
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Burma. Diane.
Optiramma
These heartless crooks in charge of others will see their time come, but in the meantime, I am greatful that souls like you take up the good fight. "The fate of all mankind I fear is in the hands of fools." -- Peter Sinfield, King Crimson
Richardphotos
tragedy is the same anywhere it strikes , but when the government is not desirable it compounds the problem.I agree with Tallpindo. no matter who takes credit, the people need to eat and have shelter
nikolais
apart from the writeup,which struck me really deep, I think the photograph is just wonderful.
suignard
lovely !
Ionel
Excellent portrait!
densa
this is such a sad thing my heart aches for each and everyone right now the world is reminding us what truely is important life lets hope they get the help they so desprately need
thebasstard
I agree with justdusty. It´s so sad, I feel very helpless about this, I can´t spent any money or something to help and I don´t really know how to support people so far away by other means. I would pray too, if I´d believe it would help anything.
tofi
A very sad situation, indeed. Your depiction is beautiful, albeit the terrible given facts and the "knowns". My thoughts and prayers are with these people....... a very touching and soft capture of this young child.
siamkat
So very sad.. And beautiful image, of course.
RobyHermida
Que terribe!!!
SSoffia
QUERIDA ROSELY DUELE !!!!! VER QUE TODABIA SONRIEN ,MAGNIFICA CAPTURA !!!!!