Burmese junta allows US to start aid flights

From: Evening Standard - London | Date: May 12, 2008| Author: ED HARRIS | Copyright information

THE first US aid flight to Burma has landed in the cyclone- ravaged country after finally being granted permission.

American aid agencies have been fighting a bureaucratic battle to help the tens of thousands of survivors after Burmese military leaders refused to allow them access.

But in a small sign that the authorities are relaxing their stance on accepting foreign aid, the teams have arrived in Rangoon after flying from Thailand.

Agencies already in the country today w...

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