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25 Jan 2009

Anglican archbishops wade into television aid appeal row

The BBC's misguided attempt to 'avoid controversy' by refusing a charities' emergency appeal for Gaza has turned into a major crisis for the publicly-funded Corporation, say outraged critics.
24 Jan 2009

BBC should show charity towards Gaza victims
24 Jan 2009

Put people before politics, development secretary urges BBC

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has joined aid agencies in urging the BBC to broadcast a charitable appeal for Gaza, which it has refused to do for what critics call "political reasons."
8 May 2008

British public urged to give 'desperately needed' aid to Burma

Teams from Disasters Emergency Committee member agencies, along with flights of emergency relief items, are now reaching those affected by Cyclone Nargis. DEC is calling for urgent donations to the DEC Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone Appeal.