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"This is a humanitarian crisis — we need help," said U Uttara, an exiled monk among the marchers. Singer-actress Jane Birkin joined the monks during their awareness-raising efforts in Cannes. Other activities included speeches and the screening of a short film shot in Myanmar, called "Freedom from Fear." Birkin said the march's message was: "Let us in, and let us help." "Please, otherwise there will be 300,000 people that will die," she said. Myanmar's May 2-3 cyclone left at least 134,000 people dead or missing. European Union nations have warned the junta could be committing a crime against humanity by blocking aid intended for up to 2.5 million survivors faced with hunger, loss of their homes and potential outbreaks of deadly diseases. |
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