Amnesty International expresses its deep sympathy to all those affected by the devastating earthquake that hit China on May 12. For all those whose family and friends have been killed, are still missing or are in need of relief assistance - we extend our sympathies.
We also would like to express sorrow for the tragic loss of life and devastation Cyclone Nargis caused to the people of Myanmar. The deaths of tens of thousands and the crisis of over a million people homeless, without essential food, shelter or healthcare, requires comprehensive humanitarian response with full aid from the international community.
Swift facilitation of assistance from the region is necessary to uphold the ASEAN agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (2005), which Myanmar ratified.
The relief, aid, rehabilitation, and subsequent development of Myanmar will depend heavily on how it responds to the needs of its citizens.
Express your message of support for the people of Myanmar
http://action.amnesty.org.au/news/comments/13100/humanitarian aid for Cyclone Nargis victims
In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, over a million people remain
displaced and without access to essential food, shelter and healthcare. The official death toll has risen to 34,273 with 27,836 people still missing.
Call on the Myanmar authorities to ensure that humanitarian aid is distributed to the victims of Cyclone Nargis.
http://action.amnesty.org.au/centre/action/13117/ Budget 2008 analysis
In delivering its first budget, the Rudd Government signaled some improvement for human rights but there is still more to do.
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http://action.amnesty.org.au/news/comments/13185/ Stop forced evictions in Cambodia
Competition over land has resulted in many forced evictions in both urban and rural areas of Cambodia. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes, personal possessions, and access to their livelihoods.
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http://uncensor.com.au/uncensor/blog/the_courageous_and_brave/ - Bush's broken promises
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Sami Al Hajj, the 39-year-old Sudanese Al Jazeera cameraman who had been held in US custody since December 2001, has finally been transferred back to Sudan from Guantanamo. Thanks to everyone who took action for Sami's release!
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http://action.amnesty.org.au/iar/comments/letters/ Our Guantanamo cell launches in the USA
Amnesty International USA launched its national tour of our life-size Guantanamo prison cell replica this month in Miami, Florida. We hope that with international attention, Guantanamo Bay will soon be closed permanently.
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