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Urgent funding needed for WFP Helicopters to assist in Myanmar

Yangon, Myanmar - WFP is leading the way in moving life-saving supplies to distressed communities

A critical shortage of funds for a helicopter operation providing essential logistical support to nearly 50 aid agencies is threatening the relief effort for 2.4 million survivors of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, WFP warned. WFP is leading the way in moving life-saving supplies to distressed communities by boat, truck and air – but it will all grind to a halt by the end of this month unless we get a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1091259
Rome, Italy, 06/20/2008 14:47
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