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Myanmar cyclone toll 'at least 15,000 people dead in Cyclone

posted May 6, 2008 - 12:32am
Myanmar cyclone toll 'at least 15,000 people dead in Cyclone

The Myanmar government has said that the toll from Saturday's cyclone has risen to 15,000 and is likely to rise.Nargis swept through Myanmar on Saturday, knocking out power and causing widespread flooding and damage.It is unknown to what extent the destruction caused by the cyclone will affect the holding of a referendum on May 10, on a new charter backed by the ruling generals.


Website: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/A257EA34-EB...


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