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Burma's Monks Forge Secret Relief Network

Monks lead aid effort pushed by government reluctance

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 23, 2008 2:11 PM CDT

(Newser) – Although Burma’s junta relented today and allowed in foreign aid workers, weeks of delays and restrictions have led to the formation of an underground network of volunteers led by monks, Internet activists, and pro-democracy students. The Wall Street Journal looks at their efforts, which... Read full story »

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