Burmese exiles are urging the country's military rulers to allow aid agencies to operate freely inside the country in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Nargis.
They say their expertise will be vital as Burma attempts to recover from the cyclone, which killed more than 350.
Five regions have been declared disaster zones by the government, including the main city, Rangoon.
Meanwhile, state media says despite the cyclone, a referendum on a new constitution will go ahead on 10 May.
"The referendum is only a few days away and the people are eagerly looking forward to voting," the government is quoted as saying in a statement carried by state media.
Burma's leaders say the referendum will pave the way for multi-party elections in 2010, but critics say the charter is aimed primarily at further entrenching military rule.
Burma 'must allow aid workers in'
Burmese exiles are urging the country's military rulers to allow aid agencies to operate freely inside the country in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Nargis.
They say their expertise will be vital as Burma attempts to recover from the cyclone, which killed more than 350.
Five regions have been declared disaster zones by the government, including the main city, Rangoon.
Meanwhile, state media says despite the cyclone, a referendum on a new constitution will go ahead on 10 May.
"The referendum is only a few days away and the people are eagerly looking forward to voting," the government is quoted as saying in a statement carried by state media.
Burma's leaders say the referendum will pave the way for multi-party elections in 2010, but critics say the charter is aimed primarily at further entrenching military rule.
