UN says it is ready to step up aid to Myanmar once it gets details of new openness

The Associated Press ,  Geneva, Switzerland   |  Fri, 05/23/2008 6:29 PM  |  World

United Nations agencies say they are ready to step up relief to cyclone victims in Myanmar after the ruling junta agreed to allow all humanitarian workers into the country.

But UN officials say they first need to know practical details of the country's new commitment to admit all aid workers to the devastated coastal area.

UN relief spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs says agencies have been building up food and other supplies for the estimated 2.4 million people affected by the storm.

But she told reporters Friday that she was unable to say immediately how many aid workers would be going in. She said the UN already has about 100 international staff in Myanmar.

Byrs said the United Nations now needs to send experts in coordination and disaster management. (****)

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