Junta Open Door to More Myanmar Aid


	Junta Open Door to More Myanmar Aid

spolastre

5-23-2008 12:22 PM

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myanmar, junta, aid

spolastre says:

I am so relieved and happy about this. These poor people are dying, and I am glad that Junta will finally allow this to happen.

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