Myanmar still studying whether to accept Japanese medical team

Monday 19th May, 05:49 AM JST

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some14some at 08:05 AM JST - 19th May

Its normal to study 'foreign' proposal, and Japan knows the meaning well.
Nyein_Chan at 08:37 AM JST - 19th May

The problem with sending Japanese medical team into Burma is that the Western governments would be less concerned for their security and the regime opponents might act more recklessly. On the other hand, the Japanese medial team members would be more willing to stay inside their lodgings during the crackdown than their Western counterparts. The death of the under-covered Japanese reporter might probably make them more aware of the fact that it is very difficult to distinguish a Japanese from the Burmese regime opponents taking the streets to oust the military government. The best would be for the Burmese regime opponents to self-restrain from their unwise decisions/actions. So far, no sign of self-restraint from the part of regime opponents, their state/non-state supporters and the sympathetic media have been found. It is better safe than sorry, just in case of the unthinkable.
blvtzpk at 09:10 AM JST - 19th May

Ah, nice to hear from an apologist.
Nyein_Chan at 11:06 AM JST - 19th May

What are the precautions the Japanese medical team should take if granted an invitation to go and help the cyclone victims in Burma? What are the three scenarios they should be aware of? In case of another attempt at people’s power revolution from the part of regime opponents, politicizing the disaster and capitalizing the presence of foreign troops in the vicinity, that of international aid workers and the unusual attention of international media, the Burmese military government will immediately attempt, euphemistically speaking, to maintain law and order; they might succeed in so doing. The Burmese military government might also wait for a few days and may restore law and order only later as last year in Burma or as in Tibet. Even its earlier, less decisive, attempts might FAIL. The 2nd and 3rd scenarios would inevitably result in the withdrawal of its troops from some areas, as in 1988 in Burma, leaving the population (and the Asian aid workers) to face the Hobbesian dilemma to choose between the anarchy and Leviathan state. In anticipation of the 2ndand 3rd scenarios, the international aid workers are advised to seek accommodation in the high-rise hotels where the helicopter rescues are possible. Yes, it will cost forty or fifty dollars more than the small, family-run, motels which cost ten or twenty dollars per night. In order to be able to rescue the international aid workers out there in the field immediately, it is necessary for them to instantaneously update their location to the local authorities or even higher authorities, including the relevant ministries.
blvtzpk at 11:56 AM JST - 19th May

What in hell's name are you talking about?
timeon at 11:56 AM JST - 19th May

well, they should study for 2-3 more weeks, make sure all the victims have time to die. then they could start let the medical teams in
PepinGalarga at 01:19 PM JST - 19th May

"high rise hotels"? yeah i heard Hyatt opened three new ones there last month!

there's nothing left standing in the area. look at the before/after satellite pictures man. Seems like this same area was also hit in 2004 tsunami...
iyomishimaboy at 02:28 PM JST - 19th May

Seriously, what the heck do they think they are hiding from the rest of the world. There comes a point when the coverup (or in this case the news / assistance blackout) becomes the story itself. Guys, it's a little too late to be thinking about polishing your turd of a government. You are in serious trouble - you should be falling over yourselves to accept help from whoever steps forward. You know, there also comes a point when the people are gonna be more willing to face bullets than starvation and disease. Enlightened self-interest and all that...
USNinJapan2 at 07:09 PM JST - 19th May

Nyein chan

This stuff you're posting is great! Are you coming up with it yourself or are you posting verbetim what the state-run media feeds you? Of course there's a possible scenario #3, that you yourself are a member of said state-run media... In any case, it's highly entertaining so keep it up!
tclh at 09:06 PM JST - 19th May

Junta:thinking thinking...considering,considering..then thinking thinking..then considering.... The world: thinking thinking..considering considering...waiting waiting then thinking thinking... All of this business of thinking,thinking...talking waiting..while Burmese victims are dying be the minutes!!
Jyan_Bon at 09:54 PM JST - 19th May

Paranoia ! Serious mental illness.
OssanULTRA at 11:58 PM JST - 19th May

If the Myanmar govt continues to "study" this further there will be no need for the Japanese medical team. I'm sure Mynmar's troops can habdle digging graves on their own.
Jyan_Bon at 01:05 AM JST - 20th May

Theives have a certain way of thinking ,which only fellow theives can understand. International community have simple question of "How to help the dying millions of Myanmar/Burma, immediately". Even children in Burma are doing whatever they can to help the victims despite their extremely limited resources.
Jyan_Bon at 01:46 AM JST - 20th May

****Minister Morin said "it would be too bad that the Burmese authorities prevent these important efforts that France (and the rest of the world) are making to save a population in distress"......."We can't remain with our arms folded when we have the means in the area to bring aid to a people, to men women and children who have the right to live".
nimbus at 05:11 AM JST - 20th May

Simple logic. The junta knows most of its own people in Burma are against them so the more people die from this disaster, the less people the junta will have to jail and kill later. Just trying to save themselves some money.