Facts about Myanmar's international humanitarian aid

YANGON - FOLLOWING cyclone Nargis in Myanmar that left at least 65,000 people dead or missing, according to official figures, many countries have pledged emergency aid so far totalling more than US$29 million (S$40 million).

The country's military junta has made it difficult for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to offer and distribute humanitarian aid.

# Britain allocated US$9.7 million with Prime Minister Gordon Brown promising to be part of an international aid effort.

# The United States announced US$3.25 million of aid with President George W. Bush pledging to do more.

# The European Commission set aside US$3 million.

# Sweden allocated US$2.4 million - Denmark announced US$2 million.

# Canada and Norway each announced US$2 million.

# The Netherlands pledged US$1.5 million.

# China promised US$995,200.

# Germany and Spain allocated US$765,500 each.

# Finland promised US$566,470.

# France announced US$306,200, and has ordered two naval ships to be ready to go to Myanmar to deliver aid.

It would like a UN Security Council resolution to oblige Myanmar to accept international aid.

# Japan has allocated US$263,330 in emergency aid.

# Singapore has offered US$200,000 and a cargo-plane full of medical supplies.

# The Czech Republic put aside US$153,070 and agreed to respond to appeals made by the International Red Cross.

# Thailand's army will send food and medical supplies.

# India sent war ships stocked with food supplies, tents, blankets, medical supplies and clothes. An Indian official said on Thursday that the two ships and two military planes have reached Myanmar.

# Bangladesh announced it would send medical supplies, food and clothing.

# The United Arab Emirates has agreed to send emergency aid through the Red Cross, while Dubai said it will build 200 makeshift schools.

# Australia pledged US$2.82 million in aid - Australia and New Zealand sent an emergency aid team.

# Argentina announced it was sending a shipment of filters that can produce one million litres of drinking water - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an appeal on Wednesday for four million euros to buy rescue equipment.

# The Red Cross also said it will provide emergency shelter and aid to thousands of prisoners.

# The French office of the UN children's fund UNICEF said it was releasing S$765,340 for children who are reported to make up 40 per cent of the missing and dead.

# In Germany the Welthungerhilfe association allocated S$765,340; Catholic NGO Misereor pledged US$122,470; Friends of the Earth agreed to give US$107,160; and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe promised US$76,550.

Sources and figures were taken off AFP.