Drs. Without Borders Form Human Chain Over Latani River to get Aid to Tyre

[leftchick]

Bombing of Bridges Cuts Off Tyre From Rest of World

The southern Lebanese city of Tyre is now largely cut off from the rest of the world. All bridges out of the city have been destroyed. On Monday, Israel bombed a makeshift bridge that had been set up to cross the Litani River. Doctors Without Borders created a 200-yard-long human chain across the river in order to get aid into the city of Tyre. Aid workers standing in knee deep water passed more than three tons of medical supplies and gasoline across the river by hand. The Guardian newspaper is reporting Israel has also threatened to attack UN peacekeepers if they attempted to repair bomb-damaged bridges in southern Lebanon.


http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/08/1453221



Workers from the aid organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres,or Doctors Without Borders, transfer medical supplies from a truck by hand intended for southern Lebanon across the Litani River north of the port city of Tyre, southern Lebanon, Monday, Aug. 7, 2006. The only road link that crossed the river between Tyre in south Lebanon and Sidon was destroyed by Israeli bombardment overnight, essentially sealing the city from the rest of the country. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)


Now These are True Heroes!


Here is their website for donations! Thank you scarletwoman!

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/index.cfm

[Vidar]

1. Applauding real heroes.

[jpkenny]

26. Indeed! Real heros. nt

[mike_c]

2. true heros indeed!

That photograph should win a Pulitzer prize, IMO.

[Binka]

22. Indeed I Am Crying My Heart Out

Just signed up for a hefty monthly contribution as well. I don't know how they slipped off my radar. WHAT BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

[mom cat]

33. They are the best! They are the ones with real courage in this war.

[semillama]

3. I hope that dead tree doesn't count as a "bridge"

else we're going to be short a few aid workers.

[LostinVA]

4. Praises on their heads

This is a great organization -- and one I contribute to. They go places where other people fear to go. They do things that are incredibly selfless.

My doctor does "tours" with them every year, and says it has changed her life.

[rubberducky]

5. Restores your faith in humanity!!

Why is msm not showing this?? These people are REAL heros!!

[leftchick]

6. really!

finally a great humanitarian story that gets zero coverage. :(

[Disturbed]

The Corp Media is often accused of not reporting

"Good News". Here is a chance for them to report a "Good News" event.

Yes, these folk that are risking their lives to help those in need are true hero's.

[atreides1]

9. Because they are trying to save lives

Not destroy, kill, and gain territory.

And saving lives isn't as news worthy as the Heroic IDF dropping bombs on their Hezbollah enemies and the civilian population that supports them.<Sarcasm intended>

[scarletwoman]

7. Donate to MSF NOW, dammit!

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/index.cfm

sw

[leftchick]

14. thank you sw!

I added it to the OP!

:hi:

They are so very brave, I am in awe. :cry:

[scarletwoman]

19. No, thank YOU for posting this!

The first time I donated to them was after the big tsunami. I'm so pleased to to know that they are in Lebanon, they are an awesome and righteous group of selfless warriors for humanity.

sw

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Wonderful and dedicated people. I'll have to up my monthly donation.

[OzarkDem]

10. Wow, that's great!

Though I hate to see all that brainpower and education at risk!

[Bridget Burke]

15. Brainpower, education & heart...

& they appear to be fine looking gentlemen, as well.

Darn--now I must send $$$--to atone for my frivolous thoughts!

[OzarkDem]

16. They must be single, right? n/t

[terip64]

11. They got money from me last year that I would have given to NPR.

They will again this year. God bless these people

[malaise]

12. I love them

the best charity on the planet.

[Midlodemocrat]

13. *Boasting* They are a client of mine. They rock. Totally.

[OzarkDem]

17. Can you fix Bridget Burke up with one of them?

Me, I'm married, but I'm sure a lot of the single DU women would be interested. B-)

[flpoljunkie]

18. Thanks for this story, leftchick. K&R!

And thanks to Doctors Wihtout Borders. They have had so much work to do in the past several years.

[leftchick]

20. another photo...

I hope someone feeds the dog in the background too. :(

[leftchick]

21. kick for Medecins Sans Frontieres

:yourock:

[Binka]

23. K & R

Hey Left thanks for this thread.

[leftchick]

32. my pleasure Binka

these people are awesome.

:hi:

[Junkdrawer]

24. We gave Drs. Without Borders donations last year for XMAS...

to all the adults on our list.

[Binka]

27. What A Beautiful Idea

I hope wallets open for this crisis.

[Binka]

28. Just To Add I Never Feel Whole Unless I Am Giving Away n/t

[leftchick]

31. me too Binka!

my boys, who are young, always fantasize about winning a million bucks and what they would buy. I always tell them the first huge chunk goes to those who have nothing and can't help themselves. They are finally getting the message at ages 9 and 11. :)

:loveya: and miss you!

[jpkenny]

25. Just put them on my donation list. nt

[AnOhioan]

29. Bless them

Humanity at its best.

[tnlefty]

30. I saw this report and then wrote them another check!

Thanks for posting this :thumbsup:

[yodermon]

34. How do you know they are not Hezbollah agents?

How do you know that there aren't weapons in those boxes?
I'm sure Israel wouldn't bomb a makeshift brigde without good reason.



(sad, but the :sarcasm: tag is needed for this post)

[Roxy66]

35. OMFG!!!

"Israel has also threatened to attack UN peacekeepers if they attempted to repair bomb-damaged bridges in southern Lebanon." What the fuck!!! This is bullshit....this needs to stop!!

[etherealtruth]

36. They are an admirable group!

Their dedication (truly) brings tears to my eyes

[ReadTomPaine]

37. Kicked and Recommended.

For people who aren't sure; this is what dedication, service and honor look like.

[Mandate My Ass]

38. OMG!

Yesterday morning, the three-truck convoy traveling from Beirut to Sour (Tyre) was stuck on the north bank and supplies had to be carried by hand across the river. Another MSF team came from Sour, about 10km away, to meet the convoy on the other side of the river.

"Because the crossing is out, we had to transfer by hand, which left us very exposed," said Stokes. Four tons of supplies were moved across the river by hand over a distance of 500 meters thanks to a long human chain. A tree trunk spanning the river was used as a makeshift bridge. To speed up the process, some journalists present at the scene helped out.

"Although we had not received any security guarantees, the decision was taken to go ahead because the convoy contained medical and surgical supplies very urgently needed, especially if fighting near Sour keeps increasing," Stokes added.

"The fact that a truck was hit by an air strike close to a UN convoy during the weekend, killing two civilians, reminds us of the risks aid organizations are taking in trying to send supplies to the conflict-ridden zone. And our convoy travelling from Sour had a close escape when two explosions occurred just 100 meters away from them. Drone planes and jets could be heard all along the trip," Stokes added.
:grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr:

Check is in the mail. Thanks for posting this and reminding me to donate.