Sunday May 11, 2008
ICRC flight brings urgent aid to Myanmar's cyclone victims
GENEVA (AP): The international Red Cross says a cargo plane has arrived in Myanmar carrying emergency aid for thousands of prisoners affected by the May 3 cyclone.
The International Committee of the Red Cross says the cargo includes medical supplies to treat 250 trauma patients and basic health care for 10,000 people over three months.
Also on the plane are a mobile water-treatment plant and sanitation items to provide drinking water for 10,000 people, as well as body bags.
The neutral organization said Sunday the supplies are destined for several detention facilities hit by the cyclone. The ICRC says Myanmar's government asked the organization to help.
ICRC has been facilitating family visits to prisoners in the country over the past few years.
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