The death toll continues to rise from the impact of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.
Meanwhile survivors are struggling to find food and clean water as aid agencies await clearance from the government.
Due to security concerns we cannot name our correspondent reporting from inside Myanmar.
Pressure is intensifying in Bangladesh for the interim government to end its state of emergency and release Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia, the country’s top leaders.
Added to the political strife are the natural disasters that continue to plague the region.
Last November, Cyclone Sidr devastated the southern coast of the country, killing at least 3,000 people.
Tony Birtley reports on the problems facing the country.
Riz speaks with Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein.
Riz speaks with Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein.
Al Jazeera examines the devastating events of Bhopal, India in 1984, when a cloud of poisonous gas released over the city killed thousands in the world’s worst industrial disaster. Al Jazeera talks to survivors about the incident and its terrible legacy for those who live there.