"There are no longer any signs of life along 240 kilometers". (Reporter in helicopter over Aceh)
"In this kind of a tragedy, there is no religion," said Imam Syed Abdullah, who led a team of Indian rescue personnel in retrieving bodies along the coast. He agreed to have Muslim victims buried with others in a mass burial. "They died together in the sea. Let their souls get peace together."
"We're concerned about providing safe water and preventing the spread of disease. For children, the next few days will be the most critical." (Carol Bellamy, executive director, Unicef)
Please give generously. Aid organisations accepting donations
Amazon.com has a link where you can "one-click" to donate to the American Red Cross. Amazon says that 100% of what you give goes straight to the Red Cross. Very easy way to donate, I think.
Posted by: Demi | Dec 31, 2004 at 00:53