Official Myanmar death toll increases to 78,000

May 16, 2008 

In what are admittedly rough estimates, the United Nations (UN) estimates that more than 100,000 have died, while the International Red Cross projects 128,000 deaths. At least 10,000 people died just in Bogale Township in the Pyapon District of the country. 
The United Nations has reported that 2.5 million people are homeless, or in need of help in the Irrawaddy Delta. 
The military junta that governs the country says that it can handle relief operations and that they are going well. It is still turning down international offers to transport aid directly to the affected areas. According to state television, Prime Minister Thein Sein said, "We have already finished our first phase of emergency relief. We are going onto the second phase, the rebuilding stage."
Official Myanmar death toll increases to 78,000 May 16 , 2008 In what are admittedly rough estimates , the United Nations ( UN ) estimates that more than 100,000 have died , while the International Red Cross projects 128,000 deaths . At least 10,000 people died just in Bogale Township in the Pyapon District of the country . The United Nations has reported that 2.5 million people are homeless , or in need of help in the Irrawaddy Delta . The military junta that governs the country says that it can handle relief operations and that they are going well . It is still turning down international offers to transport aid directly to the affected areas . According to state television , Prime Minister Thein Sein said , " We have already finished our first phase of emergency relief . We are going onto the second phase , the rebuilding stage . "
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