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Saturday, 30 August 2008

Cyclone victims being evicted

31/05/2008 8:50:00 AM.  | LiveNews | BBC

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator has raised concerns about victims of cyclone Nargis being evicted from emergency accommodation in Burma.

Therriie Scardal says families left homeless by cyclone Nargis are now reportedly being evicted from their temporary accommodation by Burma's military Government.

"As relief efforts pick up speed, it is now critical that all population movements including those of people returning to their homes to rebuild their livelihoods are voluntary and done on a consultative basis," Mr Scardal said.

Aid workers and residents say several camps have been cleared as part of what appears to be a general plan to send people back.

Some of the cyclone refugees were reportedly given bamboo poles and tarpaulins and told to go and rebuild their lives.

Burma's generals say the relief operation is over and that it is time for reconstruction but the United Nations says more than a million people have yet to receive any help at all.

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