UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Individual Documents
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"Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2026-04-07
Date of entry/update:
2026-04-20
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Various rights: reports of violations against several ethnic groups, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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"South & South East Asia (SSEA) Route | Situation overview:
The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar remains one of the world’s most complex and protracted, marked by repeated waves of displacement and limited prospects for durable solutions. Escalating conflict and human rights violations have forced millions to flee within Myanmar and across borders. As of March 2026, 3.7 million people are internally displaced, and 1.6 million are refugees and asylum-seekers. The crisis has been worsened by disasters and extreme weather in recent years, including Cyclone Mocha (May 2023), Typhoon Yagi (September 2024), and a 7.7 magnitude earthquake (March 2025). With no sign of improvement, prospects for safe and voluntary returns, especially for 1.3 million Rohingya remain bleak.
As humanitarian resources in host countries grow increasingly strained, thousands of Myanmar refugees are undertaking dangerous journeys in search of protection, safety, family reunification, and livelihoods.
UNHCR is adopting a Route-Based Approach to improve early access to protection and solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers - ultimately reducing the need for risky onward movement. UNHCR continues to urge States across the region to strengthen coordination to save lives at sea, fully deploy rescue capacities, and ensure safe, timely disembarkation—upholding the principles of humanity, solidarity, and shared responsibility..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2026-04-17
Date of entry/update:
2026-04-17
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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11.97 MB
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Themes:
Protection and Human Rights,Shelter and Non-Food Items..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2026-03-19
Date of entry/update:
2026-03-19
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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1.45 MB
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"Themes: Protection and Human RightsShelter and Non-Food Items..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2026-03-10
Date of entry/update:
2026-03-12
Grouping:
Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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pdf
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1.45 MB
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"Theme: Protection and Human Rights..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2026-03-03
Date of entry/update:
2026-03-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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"The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar remains one of the world’s
most complex and protracted, marked by repeated waves of
displacement and limited prospects for durable solutions.
Escalating conflict and human rights violations have forced
millions to flee within Myanmar and across borders. As of January
2026, 3.7 million people are internally displaced, and 1.6 million
are refugees and asylum-seekers. The crisis has been worsened
by disasters and extreme weather in recent years, including
Cyclone Mocha (May 2023), Typhoon Yagi (September 2024), and
a 7.7 magnitude earthquake (March 2025). With no sign of
improvement, prospects for safe and voluntary returns, especially
for 1.3 million Rohingya remain bleak.
As humanitarian resources in host countries grow increasingly
strained, thousands of Myanmar refugees are undertaking
dangerous journeys in search of protection, safety, family
reunification, and livelihoods.
UNHCR is adopting a Route-Based Approach to improve early
access to protection and solutions for refugees and
asylum-seekers - ultimately reducing the need for risky onward
movement. UNHCR continues to urge States across the region to
strengthen coordination to save lives at sea, fully deploy rescue
capacities, and ensure safe, timely disembarkation—upholding
the principles of humanity, solidarity, and shared responsibility.....How have the movements evolved over time?.....From January 2022 to January 2026, an estimated 366,900 people
fled Myanmar by land and sea—93% by land and 7% by sea or river.
Land and maritime movements peaked in 2024, with a notable
increase in the second half of the year. The movements trend
continued in the first half of 2025.
The first half3 of 2025 recorded 53% higher land movements than
the same period in 2024. Many reported facing detention or other
protection risks along the land routes. Due to limited access and the
often clandestine nature of these movements, the actual numbers
are likely higher. Maritime movements surged by 153% in the first half
of 2025. However, in the last six months of 2025, trends aligned
more closely with those observed in 2022–23, with around 35% as
many maritime movements recorded compared to the same period
in 2024. The total movements in 2025 fell by 56% when compared
with 2024, with a 42% reduction in land movements and a 66%, in
maritime movements. Inspite of the decreasing trends in the latter
half of 2025, the significant number of movements highlight the
urgent need for a coordinated and comprehensive respons.....maritime movements.....In 2026 so far, there were an estimated 1,100 people attempting the
journey on 11 boats. Women and children accounted for some 30% of
the overall movement. Most of the movements (92%) took place
between Myanmar and Bangladesh.
At least eight tragic boat incidents were recorded in 2025, resulting in
some 892 people reported dead or missing.....In 2026, some estimated 300 people have undertaken desperate
land journeys. The figures may include stateless Rohingya refugees
attempting to cross into Bangladesh by land but intercepted by Myanmar authorities.
From January 2022 to January 2026, 79% of Myanmar refugees
arriving by land were women and children.....The worsening situation in Myanmar—particularly the escalating
conflict in Rakhine State—along with insecurity and hardship in
countries of asylum, continues to push Rohingya and other
refugees from Myanmar to seek safety, protection, and dignity
elsewhere in the region.
While many express a willingness to return home, they stress this
can only happen when conditions allow for a voluntary, safe,
dignified, and sustainable return that addresses the root causes of
displacement. In the meantime, most refugees from Myanmar
hope to contribute to their host communities but face limited
access to education, work, and skills training. Combined with legal
uncertainty and economic hardship, this leaves many vulnerable to
exploitation and compels some to take irregular and dangerous
journeys in search of better opportunities.
In the absence of a comprehensive refugee protection framework
in many first countries of asylum, refugees from Myanmar remain in
limbo. UNHCR continues to advocate for access to asylum and
protection-sensitive entry systems at borders. Refugees must be
allowed to access territory and be protected against refoulement,
in line with international human rights and refugee law—including
the principle of non-refoulement- which applies regardless of What are the protection issues along the SSEA Route? Refugees from Myanmar travelling on the South and South East
Asia Route face significant protection risks before, during and after
arriving at their destination. This includes incidents of online and
offline hate speech, disinformation and misinformation. The impact
of this on access to territory and to asylum, physical protection,
self-reliance, and social cohesion, is felt by refugee communities
from Myanmar in the sub region.
Human trafficking networks frequently operate across borders and
are connected to broader transnational criminal syndicates.
Threats to physical integrity include abuse, torture and death and
are often perpetrated by traffickers or smugglers. Refugees and
migrants from Myanmar are often denied the use of telephones or
other means of communication by smugglers and traffickers and
may be separated from their family during the journey. Unaware of
the risks, many undertake a people smuggling journey that later
becomes a trafficking situation. Trafficking for the purpose of child
marriage and forced labour continues to be of particular concern
with reports emerging from several countries in the sub-region.
Smugglers often take money without providing the promised
service or demand a higher fee than initially agreed, threatening to
stop the journey or harm refugees from Myanmar or their family
members unless they pay more money.
Refugees from Myanmar are frequently held in prolonged or
indefinite detention, with limited access to due process. Nearly
3,400 are currently known to be held in detention outside
Myanmar. While in detention, refugee women, girls, men and boys
are at risk of gender- based violence.Unseaworthy vessels led to shipwrecks and death or distress
situations. Cases of malnutrition, skin and communicable diseases
contracted during the journey have been reported by refugees
and migrants moving on the SSEA Route..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2026-02-27
Date of entry/update:
2026-02-27
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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"OVERVIEW
Throughout 2024, Myanmar experienced intense and widespread conflict, pushing the number of people internally displaced beyond the 3.5 million mark and exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. In December, significant developments occurred, with ethnic armed organizations seizing strategic townships – many in border areas, such as in Rakhine, Kachin, and Shan State (North). The situation remained particularly volatile in the SouthEast, which became the second region after the North-West to surpass the milestone of leaving over 1 million people displaced. The conflict continued to be shaped by frequent airstrikes, indiscriminate shelling, landmines, improvised explosive devices, and clashes in urban areas. These methods of warfare have inflicted severe harm on children, women, and elderly people caught in the crossfire. Despite continued calls for a cessation of hostilities, the situation showed little improvement. In this complex environment, UNHCR and its partners continued to focus on lifesaving interventions, delivering critical humanitarian assistance while exploring ways to adapt and optimize aid for affected populations.
According to the Royal Thai Government, over 52,000 refugees have crossed into Thailand seeking protection since February 2021 and have subsequently returned from the temporary safety areas.
Since February 2021, approximately 71,200 people from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection in India, with 9,302 of them registered with UNHCR in Delhi. India has reportedly intensified efforts to fence its 1,643 km border with Myanmar, aiming to complete the project within the next decade. This initiative faced strong opposition from communities, particularly due to the termination of the Free Movement Regime (FMR). In place of the FMR, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced a new border pass system to regulate cross-border movement for residents living within 10 km of the Myanmar-Manipur border. The system, based on proof of identity and residence, permits Myanmar nationals and Manipur residents to cross the border for specific purposes, such as visiting relatives, tourism, business, or medical needs. The MHA also reinstated the Protected Area Regime in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram, requiring foreign nationals, including those from Myanmar, to obtain Protected Area Permits before entry. Citing heightened security concerns in border areas, the MHA has also mandated all foreign visitors to register with the Foreigners Registration Officer within 24 hours of arrival. However, the Mizoram Government has urged the MHA to review this decision because of its implications on tourism, cross-border movements, and trade, particularly for new arrivals from Myanmar. Addressing the pressing requirements for food, shelter, health and winterization supplies in Manipur and Mizoram remain essential. The limited resources available to humanitarian organizations and local author-ities continues to place significant pressure on the relevant actors and host communities to provide critical lifesaving support..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2025-01-30
Date of entry/update:
2025-01-30
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Agriculture in Burma/Myanmar: general and research, Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Human Rights and international relations
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"In the South-East, slightly decreased from 1,019,400 last week to 1,016,900 this week.
In Kayin State, the intensified fighting displaced 1,203 people within Kyainseikgyi Township, 95 within Thandaunggyi Township, and also forced 99 to flee from villages to Hpapun town.
In Mon State, 2,068 people had to flee within Billin Township due to indiscriminate shelling and airstrikes.
In Tanintharyi Region, 1,387 people who were displaced in December in Dawai returned to their place of origin this month. Similarly, 3,270 IDPs 3270 IDPs returned to their place of origin to Auk Kyauk Wut village and Pa Nyit village in Launlong Township.
Another trend of return could be observed in Kayah State, where almost 2,800 displaced people who were in Shan State (South) returned to Laikaw town.
In Bago Region (East), troop reinforcement by the Tatmadaw and airstrikes forced 74 people to flee within Yedashe Township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2025-01-17
Date of entry/update:
2025-01-18
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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"OPERATIONAL CONTEXT:
Typhoon Yagi landed in Myanmar on 9 September, resulting in heavy rains and widespread floodings, further aggravating an already extremely precarious situation in several States/Regions across the country. To date, it is estimated that the floodings impacted nearly 1,000,000 people in 70 townships, including Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Bago, Magway, and Mandalay Regions, Kayah, Kayin, Mon and Rakhine States, as well as Shan State (East and South), with around 360 deaths being reported and 100 people unaccounted for, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
In the South-East region, while the water level has receded in Kayin and Mon States, the Bago Region has been considerably impacted, particularly in Taungoo, Kyaukkyi, and Shwegyin Townships. To date, some 364 villages in Taungoo and Nyaunglebin Townships remain flooded, affecting over 316,000 people. Similarly, in Shan State (South), Nyaungshwe Township is the hardest hit, with over 90,000 people affected in 189 villages, and with more than 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) forced to relocate to safer places. Some 27,000 houses have reportedly been destroyed as of 20 September. The water level is not expected to recede soon, with additional risks of waterborne diseases. Kalaw Township is also critically impacted, with 700 households affected and over 500 homes destroyed.
In the Northwest region, the flooding has severely damaged some infrastructure, including roads and bridges, making the provision of assistance even more challenging. In addition, in all flood-affected regions, local sources report agricultural lands being submerged and livestock lost, leaving thousands of families without means of subsisting.
The needs continue to grow in Rakhine State (Central), where the flooding reportedly affected over 2,000 people in four townships. Flooding also affected civilian infrastructure, in particular between Mrauk-U and Minbya, impacting the transportation of goods, while water wells and water tanks have also been damaged, limiting access to clean water. Before the end of the monsoon season, expected in October, further rain is expected in more vulnerable areas, including in areas hosting some 630,000 Rohingyas many of whom are in dire conditions facing multiple displacements in search of safety..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-09-30
Date of entry/update:
2024-09-30
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
International Bill of Human Rights, Flooding in Burma/Myanmar, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
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"OVERVIEW
In Myanmar, humanitarian needs are rising as escalating conflict continues to drive displacement and exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. Since fighting escalated in October 2023, an estimated 1.8 million people have been displaced by widespread violence. In the North-East, fighting remained intense, particularly in Kachin State (South) which saw frequent airstrikes, ground troop movements, and artillery fire. In the NorthWest, increased air attacks in Mindat and Kanpetlet townships in southern Chin State displaced about 90% of Mindat’s residents to lowland areas in Magway Region. In Rakhine State (Central), nearly 50 people were killed by airstrikes, artillery shelling and landmine explosions while arbitrary arrests, detentions, and extortion were reported in Rakhine State (North). In early August, an estimated 20,000 people moved from Maungdaw downtown to the coastal area due to clashes. In addition, at least 60 to 100 people were killed in the coastal area as a result of artillery and drone attacks. In the South-East, severe flooding in parts of Kayin and Shan State (South) affected both IDP and host communities, leaving around 200 IDPs in villages along the Shan/ Kayah border in dire need of assistance. UNHCR has responded by distributing hygiene kits and tarpaulins to those affected by conflict and flooding in these areas.
According to the Royal Thai Government, over 52,000 refugees have crossed into Thailand seeking protection from fighting since the military takeover in Myanmar in February 2021, with all reportedly returning to Myanmar. No new arrivals from Myanmar were officially reported during the period.
Since February 2021, approximately 68,600 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection in India. Out of this population, 7,718 people registered with UNHCR in New Delhi. On 3 August, the Chief Minister of Manipur stated that 10,000 “illegal immigrants”, primarily from Myanmar, had been identified over the past five years. About 85 have reportedly been deported, and 143 remain in detention centres. The largest group, nearly 6,200 people, was reported in Kamjong District along the India-Myanmar border. To address reports of “illegal immigration” in Manipur, state authorities formed a 12-member ‘House Committee’ and increased checks, patrols, and monitoring of unofficial entry routes and border areas. On 7 August, restrictions were enforced near India's borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar in Mizoram's Lawngtlai District due to unrest in Bangladesh. On 19 August, Champhai District imposed a two-month restriction amid an investigation into alleged nut smuggling, which will likely impact cross-border movement from Myanmar. Since late July, residents in western Myanmar have reported severe food, fuel and medicine shortages following the closure of some India-Myanmar border crossings. Heavy monsoons continue to cause flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage, and outbreaks of malaria, typhoid, and diarrhoea in areas where Myanmar arrivals reside. Food, health, basic medicines, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) remain urgent needs among Myanmar arrivals in Mizoram and Manipur. Humanitarian agencies and state governments require more resources to ensure the provision of life-saving assistance for Myanmar arrivals..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-09-16
Date of entry/update:
2024-09-16
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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9.34 MB
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"Primary country: Myanmar.....Sources: CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format: Infographic.....Themes:
Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Shelter and Non-Food Items.....Language: English..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-09-13
Date of entry/update:
2024-09-13
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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"Primary country: Myanmar.....Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights.....Language:
English..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-09-03
Date of entry/update:
2024-09-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) increased from 932,400 last week to 933,100 this week.
As a result of increased fighting in Shan State (North), 481 people from Lashio Township have been displaced to Kyethi Township.
In addition, 200 people from Tanintharyi Township have been newly displaced within the same township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-09-02
Date of entry/update:
2024-09-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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3.81 MB
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"Primary country: Myanmar.....Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights.....Language: English..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-27
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-30
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Human Rights and international relations, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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"Primary country: Myanmar.....Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights.....Language:
English..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-19
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-23
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) increased from 923,700 last week to 925,700 this week. The intensity of the conflict in Shan State (North) keeps on pressuring Shan State (South) to host more displaced people – over 900 people left Lashio Township towards Kyethi Township. In parallel, clashes in the southernmost part of the state, bordering Kayah State, also forced almost 1,500 IDPs to a second displacement withing Pinlaung Township. In Mon State, the indicrimintate shelling resulted in over 1,000 newly displaced in Kyaikto Township, apart from over 500 IDPs in second displacement in both Kyaikto and Shwegyin Townships..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-16
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-16
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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3.83 MB
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"Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-13
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-15
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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pdf
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1.5 MB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format
Infographic..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-11
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-12
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Agriculture in Burma/Myanmar: general and research, Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health
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pdf
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531.24 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-11
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-12
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Shan State, Kachin State, Sagaing Division
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"KEY HIGHLIGHTS
231,580 people received Core Relief Items comprising kitchen sets, blankets and sleeping mats, ensuring their basic needs were met.
34,800 people received shelter support for safe and dignified living conditions while in displacement.
16,190 people benefited from multi-purpose cash assistance to meet their basic needs.
FORCIBLY DISPLACED AND STATELESS PEOPLE
3,187,200 Internally displaced people (IDP) living in Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Shan, Kayin, Kayah and Mon States, and Bago (East), Tanintharyi, Sagaing and Magway Regions (as of 24 June 2024). According to UN sources, an estimated 2.8 million people have been displaced (as of 24 June 2024) due to the resumption and intensification of clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and/or People’s Defense Forces (PDF) after 1 February 2021.
632,789 Estimated Rohingya in Rakhine State, of which some 155,511 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2024-08-09
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-09
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Politics and Government - global and regional - general studies, strategies, theory
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pdf
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603.04 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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355.18 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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354.64 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
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356.19 KB
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Description:
"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
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353.8 KB
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Description:
"Sources:CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees......Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
Size:
353.87 KB
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Description:
"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees......Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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357.51 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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356.04 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
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2024-08-05
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2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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355.91 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees......Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
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2024-08-05
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2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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357.17 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees......Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
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2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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357.78 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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355.69 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
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2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
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355.92 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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356.68 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
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356.16 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic......Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
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354.8 KB
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"Sources: CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first)
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Format :
pdf
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352.84 KB
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"Format: Infographic.....Theme:Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first)
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Format :
pdf
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356.58 KB
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"Sources: CCCM ClusterUN High Commissioner for Refugees.....Format:
Infographic.....Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
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CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-05
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Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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355.76 KB
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"Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights.....Language:
English..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-08-01
Date of entry/update:
2024-08-01
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., Human Rights and international relations
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974.18 KB
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"Widespread conflict continued to drive displacement and exacerbate needs across multiple states and regions in Myanmar. Intensified airstrikes, artillery shelling, drone attacks as well as the use of antipersonnel landmines and cluster bombs are impacting forcibly displaced people and host communities. According to the UN, the number of displaced people inside Myanmar is almost 3.2 million as of June 2024 - a milestone for internal displacement within Myanmar. Humanitarian access constraints continued to expose people to various protection risks and restrict the delivery of critical assistance and protection. Coping capacities have been stretched to the limit, with food, emergency shelter and core relief items (CRIs) identified as the most urgent needs. Additionally, some 633,975 Rohingya persons remain stateless, of which some 247,783 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012 within Rakhine State and face greater hardship due to systematic discrimination, regular violation of their rights and socio-economic difficulties. UNHCR and partners are adapting and responding to the volatile situation and the urgent needs on the ground..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2024-07-31
Date of entry/update:
2024-07-31
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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"Overview
Violence and displacement continue to ripple across Myanmar. Over 1.6 million people have been displaced since the escalation of fighting in October 2023, forcing some to seek safety in neighbouring countries. The situation in Rakhine State remains deeply concerning, with access restrictions driving up the cost of basic items and exacerbating hardships. In Rakhine State (North), the seizure of food and other goods, along with the destruction of WFP and ICRC warehouses, undermined the delivery of assistance to those in need. In Kachin State, conflict approached within 6 km of the capital, Myitkyina. Similarly, in Lashio, the capital of Shan State (North), fighting displaced thousands of people, mostly to the south. Shan State (South) experienced increased fighting near its border with Kayah State, causing more people to flee to safer areas like Nyangshwe Township. In Pekon Township, Shan State (South), diarrhea outbreaks at a displacement site were reported with cases likely to increase into the monsoon season. The State Administration Council continues to restrict the use of virtual private networks on smartphones, leading to phone inspections and extortion in Yangon, Mandalay, Ayeyarwady, Bago, and Magway regions.
In Thailand, as of 1 July, no refugees remain in the Temporary Safety Areas (TSAs).
Since February 2021, about 66,100 people from Myanmar’s north-west region have sought protec-tion in India, with 7,150 people registering with UNHCR in New Delhi. On 11 June, Manipur’s Chief Minister announced the phased deportation of nearly 40 Myanmar nationals via the Moreh check post. The State government reportedly deported 38 “illegal immigrants” on 2 May, bringing the total to 76 deportations so far. UNHCR continues to raise its concerns to Indian authorities over these developments with respect to the principle of non-refoulement in view of the volatile security situation in Myanmar. On 18 June, India's Permanent Mission in Geneva expressed concerns about Myanmar nationals crossing into India's northeastern states and related transnational crimes. He also reiterated India’s support for ASEAN's efforts and the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. On 26 June, India's External Affairs Minister met senior Myanmar leaders, stressing the impact of Myanmar's instability on India's borders and India's commitment to engaging all stakeholders. India’s Home Minister assured Mizoram’s Chief Minister that the government would provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar arrivals in the state. The humanitarian needs of Myanmar arrivals in Mizoram and Manipur are growing as more people continue to seek refuge in the two states. Humanitarian agencies and state governments have appealed for more resources to meet arrivals' needs, which include food, shelter, WASH and health..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Date of publication:
2024-07-19
Date of entry/update:
2024-07-19
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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16.1 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) increased from 899,000 last week to 909,400 this week.
In Tanintharyi Region, 10,600 people from Yebyu Township were newly displaced within the same township, with 3,333 people displaced as secondary due to Tatmadaw troop reinforcements in the villages.
In Shan State (South), 1,315 IDPs from Pinlaung Township were displaced to Nyaungshwe Township following increased fighting in the area.
In Kayah State, 61 people from Demoso Township were newly displaced within the same township, while 271 IDPs returned to their places of origin in Demoso Township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-07-12
Date of entry/update:
2024-07-12
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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3.82 MB
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"In Myanmar, the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster was activated in January 2013. By March 2013, the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster becameoperational in Kachin and Northern Shan States. Currently 3 Camp Management Agencies undertake substantial work for theShelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster: data collection, coordination, monitoring of services, community mobilization and capacity building acrosscamps that house over 106,000 IDPs. The objective of the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster remains to ensure all of the priority camps,camps that contain the majority of IDPs, have a dedicated Camp Management Agency, delivering coordinated assistance in line withthe rights and needs of the displaced and where possible preparing them for life after displacement..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-07-10
Date of entry/update:
2024-07-10
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Individual Documents
Category:
Kachin State, Shan State, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
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424.46 KB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) slightly decreased from 901,600 last week to 899,000 this week.
In Mon State, an airstrike affecting Kyaikmaraw Township forced some 2,500 people to flee to Kyaikmaraw Town.
Similar case of displacement within the township due clashes with airstrike took place in Pekon Township, Shan State (South).
The fighting has affected the population of Bokpyin Township , in Tanintharyi Region, where more than 500 people were displaced..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-07-07
Date of entry/update:
2024-07-07
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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3.79 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) increased from 895,800 last week to 901,600 this week.
In Tanintharyi Region, as a result of increased fighting in the area, some 6,200 people from Yebyu were displaced within the same township due to intense fighting and airstrikes.
In the border area of Kayah State and Shan State (South), the intensified clashes have been moving people from Pinlaung Township (Shan State) and Loikaw (Kayah State) towards different directions. Two main highlights in secondary displacement took place in Pekon Township (Shan State), forcing over 7.6 thousand people to flee, and in Loikaw (Kayah State), from there over 1,000 people were displaced to townships in the neighboring Shan State (South).
In Kayin State, some 1,556 IDPs returned to their places of origin in Kawkareik Township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-06-29
Date of entry/update:
2024-06-29
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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3.8 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of IDPs slightly decreased from 913,300 last week to 912,600 this week. In Mon State, 13 people from Bilin Township were displaced to Bilin Town due to the conflict situation in the area.
In Shan State (South), A total of 178 people from Loikaw Township (Kayah State) and 27 from Hsihseng Township Shan State (South) were displaced to Lawksawk Township, in Shan State (South) due to the fighting. However, 127 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Loikaw Township.
In Tanintharyi Region, 558 people from Thayetchaung were registered as newly displaced within the same township due to the intensified fighting. On the other hand, 1,277 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Yebyu and Thayetchaung Townships on 18 May 2024..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-06-13
Date of entry/update:
2024-06-13
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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pdf
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3.72 MB
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Description:
"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
In the South-East, the number of IDPs slightly decreased from 913,300 last week to 912,600 this week.
In Mon State, 13 people from Bilin Township were displaced to Bilin Town due to the conflict situation in the area.
In Shan State (South), A total of 178 people from Loikaw Township (Kayah State) and 27 from Hsihseng Township Shan State (South) were displaced to Lawksawk Township, in Shan State (South) due to the fighting. However, 127 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Loikaw Township.
In Tanintharyi Region, 558 people from Thayetchaung were registered as newly displaced within the same township due to the intensified fighting. On the other hand, 1,277 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Yebyu and Thayetchaung Townships on 18 May 2024..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-06-07
Date of entry/update:
2024-06-07
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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pdf
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3.72 MB
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"OVERVIEW
Internal displacement in Myanmar has reached a record high. Over three million people have been forced to flee their homes in just six months – a sharp increase of 50 per cent. Chin, Magway and Sagaing regions in North-West Myanmar host the highest number of those displaced at nearly 1.5 million people. Frequent airstrikes, armed clashes, civilian property destruction and arrests continue to exact a heavy toll, resulting in civilian casualties, injuries, and further forced displacement. The security landscape in Rakhine State has deteriorated drastically amid ongoing armed conflict. Humanitarian access for all UN agencies and INGOs has been mostly restricted since early November 2023 when fighting resumed. Armed clashes in Kayin State have also severely impacted civilians, causing a surge in new displacement within Myanmar and across the border into Thailand. The security situation in southern Kachin State, including urban areas, has also worsened significantly, leading displaced families living in protracted camps to relocate to safer locations in rural areas. UNHCR and partners are exploring ways to adapt to the volatile situation and provide critical assistance where possible despite access constraints.
In Thailand, fighting near the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot District and around Myawaddy Town in Myanmar’s Kayin State, resulted in some 3,000 refugees crossing into Thailand in two waves. Between 2 and 5 April, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) reported that close to 80 refugees were received in Nong Luang Temporary Safety Area (TSA) in Umphang District in Tak Province and remained there as of 1 May. Between 19 and 22 April, the RTG reported that close to 3,000 Myanmar refugees crossed into Mae Sot and were sheltered in TSAs. However, by 23 April, authorities reported that this group had returned to Myanmar. At the request of the RTG, UNHCR and humanitarian partners provided food and core-relief items (CRIs) to provincial authorities. UNHCR did not have access to the TSAs, and as such, protection assessments were not possible. UNHCR and partners are advocating with authorities for protection actors to gain access to the TSAs.
Since February 2021, approximately 60,400 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection in India. Out of this population, 6,213 individuals are in New Delhi and have registered with UNHCR. As the monsoon season approaches, the humanitarian needs of Myanmar arrivals in Mizoram and Manipur are escalating, requiring more assistance such as mosquito nets and health facilities/services. Although humanitarian agencies and state governments are mobilizing the necessary support, there is a pressing need for additional resources to sufficiently address the needs of the Myanmar arrivals..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-05-22
Date of entry/update:
2024-05-28
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Education and training of migrants and refugees from Burma, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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12.76 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) dropped significantly from 934,000 last week to 912,200 this week.
In Bago (East), due to the intensified fighting in the area, 489 IDPs from Shwegyin were displaced within the same township.
The fighting near the border with Kayin State displaced 4,415 people from Thandaunggyi Township (Kayin) to Taungoo Township (Bago) - Some151 IDPs from Thadaunggyi fled to Taungoo as a secondary displacement. On the other hand, 30,150 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Myawaddy Town (Kayin).
In Tanintharyi Region, 3,814 people from Thayetchaung were displaced within the township due to the intensified fighting that included airstrike. Among them, 238 IDPs fled as a secondary displacement..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-05-16
Date of entry/update:
2024-05-16
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Human Rights and international relations, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
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pdf
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3.72 MB
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"KEY HIGHLIGHTS
63,925 people received core relief items comprising kitchen sets, blankets and sleeping mats, ensuring their basic needs were met.
27,210 people received shelter support for safe and dignified living conditions while in displacement.
454 people benefited from multi-purpose cash assistance to meet their basic needs.
FORCIBLY DISPLACED AND STATELESS PEOPLE
2,883,400 Internally displaced people (IDP) living in Rakhine, Chin, Kachin,
Shan, Kayin, Kayah and Mon States, and Bago (East), Tanintharyi, Sagaing and Magway Regions (as of 8 April 2024). According to UN sources, an estimated 2.5 million people have been displaced (as of 8 April 2024) due to the resumption and intensification of clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and/or People’s Defense Forces (PDF) after 1 February 2021.
632,789 Estimated Rohingya in Rakhine State, of which some 155,511 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-05-14
Date of entry/update:
2024-05-14
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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473.38 KB
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"OVERVIEW:
Three years after the events of 1 February 2021, widespread conflict continues to drive displacement and exacerbate needs across multiple states and regions in Myanmar. Intensified airstrikes, artillery shelling, drone attacks as well as the use of antipersonnel landmines and cluster bombs are impacting forcibly displaced people and host communities, particularly in Rakhine State and the North-West Region. Humanitarian access constraints continued to expose people to various protection risks and restrict the delivery of critical assistance and protection. Coping capacities have been stretched to the limit, with food, emergency shelter and core relief items (CRIs) identified as the most urgent needs. The recent announcement of mandatory conscription by the de facto authorities has sparked fear among young men and women and an uptick in the number of people fleeing Myanmar into neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh. UNHCR continues to call for states to respect the principle of non-refoulement and advocate for access to safety and asylum as well as lifesaving and emergency services for Rohingya arrivals from Myanmar.
In Thailand, no new arrivals were recorded by the Royal Thai Government in February. Nevertheless, to support preparedness efforts, the Inter-Sector Working Group launched the 2024 Refugee Preparedness and Response Plan, an inter-agency document based on agreed scenarios and contingency planning discussions to support Thai authorities' response. In view of the current situation in Myanmar, 15 humanitarian agencies are planning for up to 40,000 arrivals from Myanmar by year-end.
The response focuses on seven sectors – education, food, health, CRIs, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) – with a total ask of some $17 million.
In India, approximately 59,300 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection since February 2021.
Out of this population, 5,682 individuals are in New Delhi and have registered with UNHCR. During the reporting period, the Union Home Minister of India announced plans to fence the India-Myanmar border and discontinue the Free Movement Regime (FMR), citing rising insecurity. India and Myanmar currently share a largely unfenced border giving people from both countries residing close to the border the right to move into each other's territory without travel documents. On 17 February, the Mizoram Chief Minister expressed the state government’s opposition to these plans and on 28 February, the Mizoram assembly passed a resolution urging the Government of India to reconsider its decision. A five-member non-governmental organization (NGO) coordination committee in Mizoram also submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister opposing the proposal. In Manipur, the Chief Minister announced plans to identify and deport individuals who arrived and established residence in the state after 1961 due to the current instability and insecurity. The security situation in Manipur remains sensitive with incidents of violence and gunfights being reported from across the state. Despite the mounting humanitarian needs Myanmar arrivals in Mizoram and Manipur face, state governments and humanitarian agencies do not have sufficient resources to sustain the food, shelter, and WASH response. Access challenges due to the security situation and mobility restrictions in some locations in Manipur have also compounded the situation..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-03-25
Date of entry/update:
2024-03-28
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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9.53 MB
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Description:
"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) slightly increased from 811,200 last week to 820,900 this week.
In Shan (South), 2,721 people from Hsihseng Town were displaced to Taunggyi Township due to increased fighting.
In Kayin State, 2,140 people from Hpa Lu Village Tract, Myawaddy Township were displaced within Myawaddy Township due to intensified fighting, including artillery shelling and airstrikes.
In Tanintharyi Region, 4,347 people from Dawei Township and 374 people from Kyunsu Township were displaced within their townships..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-03-18
Date of entry/update:
2024-03-24
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
Size:
3.78 MB
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Description:
"Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-02-20
Date of entry/update:
2024-02-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first)
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Format :
pdf
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344.59 KB
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Description:
"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) sharply increased from 716,700 last week to 754,000 this week.
In Bago Region (East), due to increased fighting, 561 IDPs from Thangdaunggyi Township and 21,227 IDPs from Htantabin Township were displaced to Oktwin, Htantabin, and Taungoo townships. 6,161 out of 21,227 IDPs from Htantabin Township were displaced as a secondary displacement within the Township. In Addition, 450 IDPs from Yedashe Township were displaced within the Township.
In Kayin State, 1,980 IDPs from Thandaunggyi Township were displaced within the Township, and 18 IDPs from Hpapun Township were displaced to Hpa-An Township. Among the 1,980 IDPs from Thandaunggyi Township, 216 were displaced as a secondary displacement within the same Township.
In Tanintharyi Region, due to intensified fighting, 1,350 IDPs from Kyunsu Township were displaced to Myeik Township. In Mon State, 516 IDPs from Billin Township were displaced within the same Township due to indiscriminate shelling.
In Shan State (South), 183 IDPs from Hsihseng Township were displaced to Nyaungshwe Township, while 3,000 IDPs from Hsihseng Township were displaced to Taunggyi Township due to intensified fighting including airstrikes and shelling. Additionally, 183 IDPs from Hsihseng Township were displaced as a secondary displacement within Nyaungshwe Township.
In Kayah State, 1,560 IDPs from Bawlake Township and 2,090 IDPs from Hpasawng Township were displaced to Mese Township while 5,390 IDPs from Mese Township were displaced within the Township. Additionally, 600 IDPs from Loikaw Township were displaced to Shadaw Township, and 3,850 IDPs from Shadaw Township were displaced within the Township.
Furthermore, 1,009 IDPs from Bawlake Township were displaced within the same Township due to fighting, airstrikes, and shelling..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-02-12
Date of entry/update:
2024-02-16
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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2.25 MB
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"Themes: Camp Coordination and Camp Management.....Shelter and Non-Food Items..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-02-06
Date of entry/update:
2024-02-06
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Individual Documents
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"DESPERATE JOURNEYS: ROHINGYA REFUGEES IN SEARCH OF PROTECTION
Over 1 million Rohingya, a stateless Muslim minority from Myanmar, have fled conflict and persecution in Myanmar in successive waves of displacement. The largest exodus took place in August 2017, when more than 742,000 individuals fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh. The region now hosts 1.1 million Rohingya refugees with limited opportunities to develop self-reliance. With dwindling humanitarian assistance, many risk their lives, undertaking desperate journeys1 in search of safety and solutions. For additional information and statistics, please visit the Myanmar Situation Data Portal.
DEVELOPMENTS IN 2023
A total of 6,500 persons attempted land and sea movements in 2023. With nearly 4,500 Rohingya refugees embarking on perilous sea journeys and 569 people reported deceased or missing, 2023 was the deadliest year on record for maritime movements in the region since the 2015 Andaman Sea crisis.
Out of the 6,500 individuals travelling by land and sea, nearly all the 569 persons reported as dead or missing were from maritime movements.
In addition to sea movements, around 2,000 Rohingya refugees are known to have undertaken land movements in 2023, with the vast majority reporting detention by authorities or other protection risks along the land routes.2 Given the lack of access and information on the often-clandestine land movements, the actual figures are likely to be higher. On the land route, four persons died and 10 were injured in a car accident in Thailand.
Compared to 2022, the number of persons embarking on sea journeys increased by 21 per cent while the number of dead or missing rose by 63 per cent. In contrast, a 170 per cent drop was observed for land movements.
As observed in the last Quarterly Update, the trend projection of increased perilous maritime movements was confirmed by the end of 2023. Reportedly, additional boats are currently (as of 31 Jan 2024) at sea and with the so called ‘sailing season’ expected to last until March/April 2024, more boats are foreseen to depart the coming months in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
At least seven known tragic accidents at sea occurred, resulting in 250 confirmed deaths and 319 persons missing between January and December 2023. In addition, widespread physical abuse, including Gender-Based Violence, was reported by the survivors.
Over 2,400 Rohingya refugees are currently detained in countries along the route outside of Myanmar on immigration charges, often indefinitely and without due process of the law. Out of these, 72 have serious medical conditions 195 are minors, of whom 126 are unaccompanied or separated children. A significant number of these Rohingya refugee detainees have been incarcerated for prolonged periods that span several years. Within Myanmar, over 1,500 Rohingya were detained from January to December 2023, resulting in an estimated total of 3,900 Rohingya in detention. With restricted access by UNHCR and partners to detention centres, the actual figure may be significantly higher..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-02-05
Date of entry/update:
2024-02-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Discrimination against the Rohingya
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2.39 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of IDPs slightly increased from 695,400 last week to 701,000 this week.
In Kayah State, due to intensified fighting, including airstrikes and shelling, some 560 IDPs from Loikaw Town have been displaced to Hpruso and Loikaw Townships, while 170 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Demoso Township.
In Shan State (South), 75 IDPs from Loikaw Township (in Kayah State) were forced to flee to Pekon Township, due to escalation of violence in Loikaw Town.
In the Tanintharyi Region, due to increased fighting, some 5,070 IDPs from Thayetchaung Township have been displaced within the same Township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2024-02-01
Date of entry/update:
2024-02-01
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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3.72 MB
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"OVERVIEW
In Myanmar, the humanitarian situation remained precarious following the escalation of violence since 26 October 2023 with armed clashes, artillery shelling, and indiscriminate shooting reported in about two thirds of the country. According to the UN, the number of displaced people inside Myanmar now exceeds 2.6 million.
Almost 800,000 people have been newly displaced since late-October, out of whom 164,000 have either returned to their places of origin or fled for a second time across the North-West, North-East, South-East and Rakhine State. Deepening violence, rising poverty levels, and deteriorating living conditions are having a devastating impact on people’s lives. The situation has also been further compounded by the closure of roads and waterways, movement restrictions and telecommunication challenges, all of which are undermining humanitarian actors’ engagement with affected communities and limiting people’s access to critical services.
UNHCR and partners are exploring ways to adapt to the volatile situation and respond to the urgent needs on the ground.
In Thailand, some 1,400 refugees were sheltered in two Temporary Safety Areas (TSA) in Mae Hong Son Province (170 in Mae Sariang District and 1,249 in Mueang District), according to the Mae Hong Son Border Command Centre. In December, 968 refugees residing in different TSAs returned to Myanmar. Kyaw Pla Kee TSA in Mae Sariang was also closed during the reporting period.
In India, around 59,200 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection since February 2021. Out of this population, some 5,500 individuals are in New Delhi and have registered with UNHCR. Since November 2023, more than 6,500 people have arrived in the Champhai and Siaha districts of Mizoram and 2,000 people in Manipur’s Kamjong District. New arrivals are currently living in cramped conditions in community halls, schools as well as with host families whose resources are already over-stretched. District administrations, NGOs and community-based organizations are providing critical humanitarian support. Food, water, core-relief items (CRIs), and shelter are the most immediate needs although resources are limited..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-01-26
Date of entry/update:
2024-01-26
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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13.09 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) has slightly increased from 690,300 last week to 695,400 this week.
Due to intensified fighting, including airstrikes, 3,200 IDPs from Kyaukkyi Township were displaced to Phyu town, Phyu Township in Bago Region (East).
In Kayin State, 530 IDPs from Kawkareik Township were displaced to the jungle near their village within the same Township due to indiscriminate shelling.
In Tanintharyi Region, 1,400 IDPs from Tanintharyi Township were displaced within their Township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2024-01-19
Date of entry/update:
2024-01-19
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Human Rights and international relations, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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3.71 MB
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"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) has significantly increased from 677,600 last week to 681,200 this week. In Bago Region (East), due to intensified fighting, 1,660 IDPs from Htantabin Township were displaced to Taungoo Township, 1,265 IDPs from Phyu Township were displaced to Kyauktaga Township, while 3,328 IDPs from Kyauktaga Township were displaced within their Township.
In Kayin State, similarly 360 IDPs from Kawkareik Township were displaced to Hpa-An Township. In Mon State, 968 IDPs from Thaton Township were displaced as a secondary displacement within their Township due to artillery shelling.
In Tanintharyi Region, 625 IDPs from Yebyu Township and 5,200 IDPs from Tanintharyi Township were displaced within their Townships. It was observed that 6,245 IDPs from Yebyu Township returned to their places of origin within the same Township. Similarly, 2,135 IDPs from Tanintharyi Township, 284 IDPs from Launglon Township, and 148 IDPs from Dawei Township also returned to their respective places of origin within the same Township..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-29
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-29
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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3.72 MB
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"Introduction
The shelter design is contextual considering the response phase, cultural and specific aspects of geographical area and users. It is fundamental that shelter programs consider the use of local materials, skills and building techniques, as well involve the affected communities from the initial stages.
Considering the diversity of Myanmar and complexity of context, the cluster together with partners developed this catalogue compiling in a single document the shelter designs across the country for quick consultation, comparative analysis and support decision making within shelter programs. It was designed for use by cluster partners, nonetheless the information may be relevant to partitioners that are supporting shelter programmes.
Future revision should be consider for upgraded and new designs, thus this catalogue should be consider as a ‘live’ document.
The designs in this catalogue follow three sessions as the response phase and hubs covered:
SHORT - TERM
(Up to 1.5 years) solutions with materials that are intended to be removed once the next stage of shelter solution is offered or when the crisis is over and IDPs can return to their homes. Usually, these are constructed with limited costs.
MID- TERM
(Up to 5 years) that are made with materials and techniques that are designed to transition into more permanent structures. The shelter should be upgradeable, reusable, resaleable or moveable from temporary sites to permanent locations.
LONG- TERM
It is a solution designed with more permanent and durable solution structures/materials. Over 5 years..."
Source/publisher:
Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Date of publication:
2023-12-28
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-28
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
Language:
Format :
pdf
Size:
11.19 MB
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Description:
"Theme: Camp Coordination and Camp Management..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-20
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
Language:
Format :
pdf
Size:
2.15 MB
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Description:
"Theme: Contributions..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-15
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-18
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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375.92 KB
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"OVERVIEW:
In Myanmar, the humanitarian situation deteriorated following a significant escalation in violence across the country.
According to the UN, the number of displaced people inside the country now exceeds 2.1 million. In many parts of Myanmar, a shortage of various goods and supplies across multiple states and regions has been reported as vital roads and supply routes remain blocked. Many people remain cut-off from communications, which has impeded access to services and heightened protection risks and vulnerabilities. UNHCR and partners are continuing to deliver life-saving assistance to displaced and affected communities where possible despite the challenges posed by the ongoing clashes and movement restrictions.
In Thailand, the Royal Thai Government reported that over 2,300 refugees were sheltered in three Temporary Safety Areas (TSAs) in Mae Hong Son province as of 30 November. Some 4,400 people returned to Myanmar in November following the closure of the TSAs. However, another 1,000 refugees who returned to Myanmar on 10 November came back to Thailand on 16 November after the resurgence of conflict in Kayah State. There are currently no new arrivals in Mae Hong Son TSAs. Sao Hin TSA in Mae Sariang District closed on 16 November as did Mae Ki TSA in Khum Yuam District on 25 November although Nai Soi TSA remains open.
In India, approximately 57,100 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region are reported to have sought safety in India since February 2021. Out of this population, some 5,500 individuals are in New Delhi and have registered with UNHCR.
Over 6,000 individuals are estimated to have made their way to India following the recent escalation in conflict in Myanmar since late October. Since then, more than 5,000 Myanmar nationals have reportedly arrived in Mizoram and nearly 1,300 in Manipur. District administrations, NGOs and community-based organisations (CBOs) provided immediate humanitarian support such as food, water, and shelter. New arrivals are staying in cramped conditions in community halls, schools as well as with host families who are unable to support arrivals for long. Currently, the district administrations, CBOs and NGOs are providing food, shelter, core-relief items (CRIs), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and health support although resources remain limited, and more funding is needed to scale up this assistance as well winterization support to new arrivals..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-15
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-15
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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Format :
pdf
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12.71 MB
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"OVERVIEW:
In Myanmar, the humanitarian situation deteriorated significantly after people across North-West, North-East, SouthEast and Rakhine States were newly forcibly displaced due to intensified fighting which erupted on 26 October. IDPs fled to existing and new displacement areas, including along Myanmar’s international borders. Martial Law was imposed on additional townships in multiple states. Key transport routes in various townships became restricted, impacting civilian movement and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Most IDPs and other conflict-affected communities have been unable to access basic services, assistance and protection with humanitarian organisations facing access restrictions due to renewed conflict and insecurity as well as bureaucratic and administrative challenges.
In Thailand, the Royal Thai Government reported that 6,800 refugees were sheltered in five Temporary Safety Areas (TSAs) across three districts in Mae Hong Son Province as of 31 October 2023. Some 429 people returned to Myanmar during the reporting period. The Royal Thai Army oversees the TSAs and humanitarian access to these remains limited.
In India, approximately 50,600 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection since February 2021. Out of this population, 5,479 individuals were in New Delhi and have registered with UNHCR. Over 120 individuals reportedly returned to Myanmar from Manipur due to the security situation in the state. In late October, community-based organisations (CBOs) reported some new arrivals from Myanmar fleeing armed clashes. Access to healthcare remains restricted due to curfew and security issues in Manipur. Many government facilities in areas affected by unrest are currently dysfunctional. As a result, the local population and Myanmar arrivals rely on the already over-stretched CBOs and NGOs, which have limited resources. To support Myanmar arrivals’ education needs in Manipur, informal learning spaces run by host communities and Myanmar arrivals have partially or completely waived off school fees for the most vulnerable children in Kamjong and Churachandpur districts. CBOs have reported food as the most urgent need in both Mizoram and Manipur although the situation is particularly alarming in Manipur's Kamjong District. More support is needed to address their nutritional needs to reduce the risk of malnutrition..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-15
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-15
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Human Rights and international relations
Language:
Format :
pdf
Size:
12.86 MB
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Description:
"Theme: Protection and Human Rights..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-05
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-07
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
Language:
Format :
pdf
Size:
1.97 MB
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Description:
"Themes: Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Shelter and Non-Food Items..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-12-05
Date of entry/update:
2023-12-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
Language:
Format :
pdf
Size:
399.56 KB
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Description:
"Format: Manual and Guideline....Themes:
CoordinationShelter and Non-Food Items..."
Source/publisher:
Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Date of publication:
2023-11-03
Date of entry/update:
2023-11-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
Language:
Format :
pdf
Size:
279 KB
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Description:
"Format: Map.....Theme: Protection and Human Rights..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-10-26
Date of entry/update:
2023-10-26
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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pdf
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953.95 KB
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Description:
"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of displaced slightly decreased from 546,100 last week to 545,000 this week.
In Kayin State, some 3,800 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Kyainseikgyi Township.
In the Tanintharyi Region, due to indiscriminate shelling of heavy weapons in the area, close to 400 IDPs from Palaw Township, over 300 IDPs from Tanintharyi Township and over 5,300 IDPs from Thayetchaung Township were displaced within their Townships. Among them, some 1,200 IDPs were displaced within Thayetchaung Township as a secondary displacement. However, 1,800 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Thayetchaung township.
In Shan (South), some 150 IDPs were able to return to their place of origin in Pekon Township.
Across the border, about 7,100 people from Myanmar remain displaced in Mae Hong Son Province,
Thailand..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2023-10-12
Date of entry/update:
2023-10-12
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Internal displacement/forced migration of Kachin, Human Rights and international relations
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"In Myanmar, the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster was activated in January 2013. By March 2013, the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster became operational in Kachin and Northern Shan States. Currently 3 Camp Management Agencies undertake substantial work for the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster: data collection, coordination, monitoring of services, community mobilization and capacity building across camps that house over 107,000 IDPs. The objective of the Shelter/NFI/CCCM Cluster remains to ensure all of the priority, camps that contain the majority of IDPs, have a dedicated Camp Management Agency, delivering coordinated assistance in line with the rights and needs of the displaced and where possible preparing them for life after displacement..."
Source/publisher:
CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-21
Date of entry/update:
2023-09-21
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., Armed conflict in Burma - attacks on civilians
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452.33 KB
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Description:
"In Rakhine State, 51,590 individuals have been displaced across 10 townships due to the ongoing AA-Tatmadaw conflict. Additionally, 4,472 individuals have been displaced in Paletwa township in Chin State, bringing the total number of displaced persons to 56,062. As of August 2023, a further 4,174 individuals newly displaced remain in Mrauk-U, Kyautaw, Sittwe, Myebon, Minbya, Rathedaung, Buthidaung, and Ponnagyun townships.
In collaboration with partners and other UN agencies, UNHCR is responding to the humanitarian needs and continues to provide assistance to affected communities. Since January 2023, UNHCR provided core relief items, emergency shelter support, dignity kits and cloth masks to some 44,917 individuals in Mrauk-U, Kyauktaw,
Ponnagyun, Myebon, Sittwe, Pauktaw, Paletwa, Buthidaung and Rathedaung townships..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-15
Date of entry/update:
2023-09-20
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Politics and Government - global and regional - general studies, strategies, theory, Arakan (Rakhine) State - reports etc. by date (latest first), UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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7.34 MB
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Description:
"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: In the South-East, the number of IDPs increased from
523,900 from last week to 530,400 this week.
In Bago (East) Region, ongoing fighting forced 4,900
IDPs from Kyaukkyi Township to flee within the same
township. This includes some 425 IDPs being
displaced multiple times.
In Kayin State, as a result of armed clashes, some
7,700 IDPs were displaced for the second time in
Kyainseikgyi Township. In Mon State, some 20 IDPs
from Thaton Township were displaced within the
same township due to the fighting near their villages
but have returned to their homes since then.
In Shan (South), some300 IDPs from Mongkaing
Township were displaced to Nansang Township due
to intensified fighting in their area.
In Tanintharyi Region, some 1,800 IDPs from Palaw
Township were displaced within the township due to
increased tensions and security concerns.
Across the border, about 8,300 people from Myanmar
remain displaced in Mae Hong Son Province,
Thailand..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-18
Date of entry/update:
2023-09-18
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., Armed conflict in Burma - attacks on civilians
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"The Story So Far
There are more than 1 million Rohingya refugees living in the Asia and Pacific region. Most live in Bangladesh, home to the world’s largest and most densely populated refugee settlement. Amidst the pressures of competing global crises and dwindling humanitarian resources,
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, have continued to generously host Rohingya refugees. In the absence of a regional response mechanism, Malaysia hosts over 150,000 asylum-seekers and refugees — the vast majority of whom are Rohingya, and Indonesia has stepped in to disembark 10 boatloads of 1,137 Rohingya refugees since December 2021. New initiatives to create third country solutions for Rohingya hosted in the region are being developed. Opportunities to support Rohingya refugees in achieving greater self-reliance and resilience and prepare them for sustainable reintegration when they return home, are being implemented with an incremental expansion of education, portable skills development and livelihoods activities.
A Paradigm Shift is Needed
These initiatives must be scaled up. With limited opportunities to develop self-reliance and lacking prospects for sustainable solutions, Rohingya refugees are risking their lives in search of solutions. In 2022, the region witnessed a 360 per cent increase in maritime movements compared to the previous year. A paradigm shift is however needed, in collaboration with Rohingya communities, to transform the Rohingya response into comprehensive and coordinated action towards achieving sustainable solutions and resilience.
The Multi-Stakeholder Pledge
While the first Global Refugee Forum in 2019 resulted in over 1,400 pledges, only 7 per cent targeted Asia Pacific. Pledges were not only financial. They also included technical support and policy commitments.
The second Global Refugee Forum will be held in Geneva, in December 2023. It is a unique opportunity to put a spotlight on the situation of Rohingya refugees, the imperative to work towards solutions, and sustain the support offered by host countries in the region. At the forum, stakeholders can demonstrate their commitment in support of a multiactor pledge that expands solutions and enhances collective resilience, including through climate action, and as such contributing to peaceful coexistence.
Key elements of this pledge will also contribute to the protection of Rohingya refugees along the SouthEast Asia onward movement route. Recognizing each context within the region has its own specificities, the pledge does not envisage a one-size-fits-all approach.
By combining collective strengths and expertise, this multi-stakeholder pledge has the potential to be truly transformational. Beyond the region, offers of resettlement and complementary pathways are an integral element of an expanding package of solutions, notably for the most vulnerable refugees and for those with no prospect of future return to Myanmar. An increasing number of States in and beyond the region are willing to offer resettlement or complementary pathways through access to higher education opportunities, labour mobility, family reunification and private or community sponsorship; the latter also includes Rohingya diaspora.
A sample of commitments:
• Implementation of 300 quick impact projects in Rakhine State to support the creation of conditions conducive for return.
• 25,000 Rohingya submitted for resettlement consideration each year and 15 pilots initiated to expand complementary pathways.
• Civil registration and legal identity documentation provided in support of solutions.
• Predictable and sustained funding for the humanitarian response.
• Ensuring access to quality education for all Rohingya students in Rakhine and countries of asylum.
• Building refugee resilience so that one refugee in every household is engaged in selfreliance activities, notably skills development, community work and livelihood opportunities.
• Strengthening partnerships with Rohingya-led organizations (RLOs).
• Improving climate resilience through naturebased solutions and eco-disaster risk reduction..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-15
Date of entry/update:
2023-09-15
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Discrimination against the Rohingya, Rohingya (cultural, political etc.), Burmese refugees in Bangladesh, Human Rights and international relations
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1.33 MB
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Description:
"WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:
In the South-East, the number of IDPs increased from 518,700 from last week to 523,900 this week.
In Bago (East) Region, ongoing fighting forced 5,400 IDPs from Phyu to be displaced within their communities. Among them, 1,600 IDPs were displaced to Kyauktaga Township and 3,800 IDPs were displaced within Phyu Township.
In Kayin State, 25 IDPs from Hpapun Township were displaced within the same township in light of the intensified fighting in their area.
In Mon State, the ongoing conflict led to the displacement of over 200 IDPs for the second time in Kyaikto Township. However, during the reporting period, som 200 IDPs returned to their place of origin in Billin Township.
Across the border, about 8,400 people from Myanmar remain displaced in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-11
Date of entry/update:
2023-09-15
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
Language:
Format :
pdf
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921.25 KB
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Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-14
Date of entry/update:
2023-09-14
Grouping:
Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-08-12
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2023-09-12
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Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-09-04
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2023-09-04
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-08-29
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2023-09-01
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations
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"In the South-East, the number of IDPs increased from 513,000 last week to 515,600 this week.
In Mon State, about 2,400 IDPs were verified in Thaton Township. Among them, 450 were displaced within the township while 1,900 IDPs originated from Bilin Township. In Bago Region (East), intensified fighting displaced 30 people from Thandaunggyi Township in Kayin State to Taungoo Township. In Kayin State, 150 people from two villages in Thandaunggyi Township were displaced within the township due to intensified fighting. Across the border, about 9,400 people from Myanmar remain displaced in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-08-28
Date of entry/update:
2023-08-31
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups., Human Rights and international relations
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"HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,927,200 internally displaced people (IDPs) were reported across the country, including 1,599,200 displaced after 1 February 2021.
In the North-West, displacements continued following frequent airstrikes and arson attacks. Some 48,000 cyclone-affected people still require humanitarian assistance with urgent repairs needed on over 9,000 damaged or destroyed shelters. In Chin, Magway and Sagaing, humanitarian access became increasingly difficult due to the escalating conflict.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, 150,000 shelters remained in poor condition in Rakhine State after Cyclone Mocha. Explosive remnants of war and debris as well as saltwater contamination and poor drainage and sanitation are immediate challenges that have elevated the risk of malaria and waterborne illnesses such as dengue and acute watery diarrhea in several Townships.
In Kachin and Shan (North), persistent clashes saw many people flee their homes in search of safety within Kayah State or across the Thai border, leaving many at heightened risk of indiscriminate attacks and shelling, arbitrary arrest and abduction. Access to basic services, including healthcare and education, was extremely limited for new IDPs. Food security was another significant concern with access to livelihood areas reduced due to movement restrictions imposed by armed actors, concerns that farmland had been contaminated with unexploded ordnance as well as fears of forced recruitment.
In the South-East, clashes, airstrikes and indiscriminate and targeted shelling were reported in Kayah, Kayin, Mon and Shan (South) States and Bago (East) and Tanintharyi Regions. The destruction of civilian infrastructure in villages and IDP sites, including homes, hospitals, schools, and places of worship, continued to be pervasive. The alleged use of civilians as human shields in Kayin and Mon States and Tanintharyi Region have also been reported..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-08-09
Date of entry/update:
2023-08-09
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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"In hard-hit Rakhine State, heavy rains will bring further hardships for hundreds of thousands of displaced people whose homes were damaged by Cyclone Mocha.
By Reuben Lim Wende and Fabien Faivre in Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Each year, between June and October, communities across Myanmar’s Rakhine State brace themselves for the near-daily deluges that sweep across the region during the monsoon season.
This year, the monsoon will bring unique challenges. In May, Cyclone Mocha, the most severe storm to hit Myanmar since Cyclone Nargis struck in 2008, made landfall on Rakhine State’s coast, causing widespread destruction.
Two months after it pummelled western Myanmar and southern Bangladesh, scenes of devastation can still be seen along roads radiating out from Sittwe, the state capital. Buildings with collapsed walls, missing roofs, and broken windows, interspersed with fallen electrical poles and other damaged infrastructure, dot the landscape.
Rakhine State is home to over 228,000 internally displaced people forced from their homes by bouts of intercommunal violence and conflict, including 157,000 ethnic Rohingya who have been living in overcrowded camps since 2012.
In Dar Paing, a camp for over 12,000 internally displaced Rohingya, debris and waterlogged soil stretches for as far as the eye can see. The camp was among the hardest hit by the cyclone, with 10 recorded deaths.
The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Sittwe Township, where Dar Paing is located, is at the confluence of three rivers that flow into the Indian Ocean – the Kaladan, Lay Myo and Mayu. The township was in the cyclone’s direct path and the accompanying storm surge triggered large-scale flooding in low-lying areas, causing a still-unknown number of casualties.
The community in Dar Paing had little time to mourn. With the monsoon rains already starting, residents of the camp are attempting to rebuild as best they can before the rainy season reaches its peak. But so far, only a fraction of damaged and destroyed shelters have been repaired, and thousands of people remain exposed to the elements.
“Our community is facing a lot of challenges. A lot of people need help to fix their roofs. The rains have arrived, and I am worried the situation will become unsustainable,” says Amraan, a community volunteer at the camp.
The monsoon season adds to the hardships faced by communities already living on the brink. The Rohingya face severe discrimination in Myanmar, impeding their access to fundamental rights. Many live in extreme poverty due to restrictions on their freedom of movement that have limited their ability to earn an income and access basic services such as education and healthcare.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and local partners are redoubling efforts to assist both displaced and non-displaced communities by ramping up their assistance in areas where the de facto authorities have granted limited humanitarian access. Work is ongoing in displacement camps and villages to quickly distribute tarpaulins and reconstruct communal longhouses. To date, over 100,000 people have received shelter assistance and basic household items.
“Needs for the monsoon this year are immense,” says Federico Sersale, UNHCR’s Head of Office in Sittwe. “While we have been able to reach a large number of people, increased access is needed so we can reach more communities and help them stay protected from the rain.”
The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Stories of loss and hardship abound all along the Rakhine coast. Abia Khartu, 63, an ethnic Rohingya from Basara village, lost her home and belongings to the cyclone. “[After the cyclone hit], I was in shock. I could not even find my house. Everything has been destroyed,” she says. She now lives in a makeshift shelter covered by a tarpaulin provided by UNHCR.
The space inside is spartan with few personal items besides a sleeping mat, bucket, blanket and kitchen set. These basic household items are distributed by UNHCR and partners to help communities cope with the loss of their belongings.
Longer-term solutions needed
No community in the path of the cyclone was spared. In downtown Sittwe, residents of Ngai Sa Rai Monastery worry about the damaged state of communal shelters and facilities. “The cyclone destroyed 10 of the 12 latrines here. Now, there are long waits every morning and we also lack bathing spaces for women,” Ma Soe Yai, 31, says.
The Buddhist monastery has been a refuge for 35 Rakhine families since they were displaced by the conflict between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar Armed Forces in 2020. Every communal longhouse at the site, each housing up to six families, sustained moderate to severe damage from the cyclone.
“It’s difficult for me to not worry. My roof leaks whenever it rains. If another storm comes, my shelter might collapse. I am miserable,” says Ma Soe Yai.
UNHCR is working closely with partner organizations to ensure tarpaulins are distributed, damaged shelters are reconstructed, and communal facilities are repaired.
Nearby in Set Yon Su Ward, an informal settlement where a small number of displaced ethnic Rakhine live, U Aye Dun, 65, has recently finished reconstructing his shelter which collapsed during the storm.
Topped with a white tarpaulin provided by UNHCR, it took him over two weeks to reconstruct his home. “I fixed everything myself. I have skills in bamboo craft, so I was able to rebuild my shelter without hiring additional labour. Otherwise, it would have been extremely expensive,” he says.
But as a daily wage labourer, U Aye Dun was unable to earn an income while he was rebuilding. Many others in this economically vulnerable community face the dilemma of having to forgo daily wages to fix their shelters so they can stay dry during the monsoon.
As commodity prices skyrocket in the aftermath of the cyclone, the provision of tarpaulins and basic household items has provided some much-needed relief to vulnerable families.
But more remains to be done. The UN estimates that at least 657,000 people across Rakhine need help with shelter, up from 390,000 people before the cyclone hit. Many are in hard-to-reach locations with limited humanitarian access.
“Our priority right now is to ensure people have a roof over their heads, but it is also important to continue to support displaced communities with long-term solutions, including access to basic rights and services, and help to return to their places of origin or preference,” says UNHCR’s Sersale..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-07-31
Date of entry/update:
2023-08-04
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Cyclones - regional, Natural Disasters - General
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"Overview
Rakhine State has experienced several waves of violence and displacement since the early 1990s. Among the most significant were intercommunal fighting between the Rakhine and Rohingya communities in 2012, an outbreak of violence that forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh in 2017, and armed conflict between the Arakan Army (AA) and Tatmadaw which commenced in 2016.
Thus, 708,000 people from different ethnicities, spread across camps, villages and displacement sites are in need of humanitarian assistance. Of this figure, 630,000 Rohingya live in particularly precarious conditions after decades of being denied basic rights, including citizenship, freedom of movement and access to basic services.
About 157,000 Rohingya remain displaced including 147,000 in Rakhine’s central townships since 2012 and an additional 10,000 in northern townships since 2017. They remain highly dependent on humanitarian aid. In addition, there are presently 78,000 largely ethnic Rakhine people displaced by the AA-Tatmadaw conflict in 168 sites. UNHCR also monitors the welfare of 31,000 returnees from this conflict.
UNHCR has been present in Rakhine State since 1994 and works under its mandate to protect and support stateless populations, returnees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups. With offices in Maungdaw, Sittwe and Buthidaung, UNHCR carries out an extensive range of work, from humanitarian assistance, to coordination of relief efforts, rights advocacy and promotion of sustainable longer-term solutions for all communities..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-07-27
Date of entry/update:
2023-07-27
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Human Rights and international relations, Arakan (Rakhine) State
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"KEY HIGHLIGHTS
96,550 people received core relief items comprising kitchen sets, blankets and sleeping mats, ensuring their basic needs were met.
95,950 people received shelter support for safe and dignified living conditions while in displacement.
11,900 people with specific needs benefited from cash assistance to meet their basic needs.
POPULATION OF CONCERN
1.86 M
Internally displaced people (IDP) living in Rakhine, Chin, Kachin,
Shan, Kayin, Kayah and Mon States, and Bago (East), Tanintharyi,
Sagaing and Magway Regions (as of 3 July 2023). According to UN sources, an estimated 1,5 million people have been displaced due to the resumption and intensification of clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and/or People’s Defense Forces (PDF) after 1 February 2021.
630,000
Estimated Rohingya in Rakhine State, of which some 147,400 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-07-21
Date of entry/update:
2023-07-21
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Individual Documents
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Human Rights and international relations, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Burma: Internal displacement/forced migration of several ethnic groups.
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"On 14 May, Cyclone Mocha made landfall near Sittwe, Myanmar Rakhine State’s capital, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and causing landslides in some areas. The cyclone had a devastating impact on homes and infrastructures, affecting millions of people. In Bangladesh, while initial reports indicate the worst of the cyclone spared Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, many families from the refugee and surrounding host communities were affected and thousands of homes and facilities destroyed.
In Myanmar, UNHCR is supporting response and coordination efforts as part of the United Nations Humanitarian Country Team. Myanmar is now facing an emergency within a crisis, with initial reports indicating extensive damages and acutely high needs. An estimated 5.4 million people were in the path of over 90km per hour winds, damaging houses and infrastructure. 3.2 million are estimated to be need of humanitarian assistance. Rakhine State bore the brunt of the cyclone. The devastation compounds the hardships of some 1.8 million IDPs, including 1.5 million newly displaced by the volatile situation across the country, since 1 February 2021 (https://data.unhcr.org/en/situations/myanmar). Access restrictions are also making it difficult for humanitarian actors to reach those in need.
In Bangladesh, some 2.3 million people have been affected by the cyclone. UNHCR is supporting the government-led response and is working closely with the humanitarian community via the Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG), displaced and host communities, as well as community leaders and volunteers. In Cox’s Bazaar – home to the world’s largest refugee camp – efforts are underway to assess damage and provide emergency assistance to those in need. The situation in Bhasan Char is less critical with no casualties or damage to shelters or facilities reported after authorities evacuated some 30,000 refugees to 53 dedicated cyclone shelters as a precautionary measure. Most reportedly returned to their homes after the cyclone passed. However, the capacity to respond and prepare for the upcoming monsoon season in Myanmar and Bangladesh is heavily strained and more support is urgently needed to bolster the humanitarian response to affected communities..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-05-19
Date of entry/update:
2023-05-19
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Individual Documents
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Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Cyclones - regional, Natural Disasters - General
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"HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,827,000 people were reported internally displaced within Myanmar as of 1 May, including 1,499,000 people newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
In the North-West, the situation remains highly volatile, notably in Magway and Sagaing Regions. The use of heavy weapons, airstrikes, and widespread torching of homes and villages continue to cause civilian injury, casualties, and large-scale displacement. Landmine incidents were reported, impeding movement and livelihoods. Frequent telecommunication and internet disruptions across multiple locations posed additional operational barriers and weakened communication between affected communities and humanitarian actors.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, the informal November 2022 ceasefire between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Tatmadaw remains. Heavy access constraints contributed to escalating needs and impacted humanitarian organizations’ ability to conduct needs assessments and deliver assistance. Plans to close sites hosting internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the AA/Tatmadaw conflict have been reported – a move which could impact their safety and access to basic services. The relocation of IDPs in Kyauk Ta Lone camp in Kyaukphyu Township, continues to raise concerns because of the flood risks and limited access to services in the relocation site.
In the South-East, heavy fighting, airstrikes, forced recruitment and access restrictions across all States and Regions, particularly in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State, near the ThailandMyanmar border, were reported. Recurrent cycles of displacements within the affected area as well as to Thailand continued.
In Kachin and Shan (North), frequent airstrikes, indiscriminate shelling of villages, and arson attacks put civilians at risk. Humanitarian operations also faced barriers reaching IDPs due to limited access and safety concerns..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-05-11
Date of entry/update:
2023-05-11
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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"KEY HIGHLIGHTS
95,000 people received core relief items comprising kitchen sets, blankets and sleeping mats, ensuring their basic needs were met.
11,500 people received shelter support for safe and dignified living conditions while in displacement.
8,300 people with specific needs benefited from cash assistance to meet their basic needs.
POPULATION OF CONCERN 1.8 M
Internally displaced people (IDP) living in Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Shan, Kayin, Kayah and Mon States, and Bago (East), Tanintharyi, Sagaing and Magway Regions (as of 31 March 2023). According to UN sources, an estimated 1,4 million people have been displaced due to the resumption and intensification of clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and/or People’s Defense Forces (PDF) after 1 February 2021. 630,000 Estimated Rohingya in Rakhine State, of which some 147,000 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-04-27
Date of entry/update:
2023-04-27
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), 2021 Burma/Myanmar coup d'état, Human Rights and international relations
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"KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES
84,400 - Estimated refugee movements to neighbouring countries since 1 February 2021
1,086,000 - Refugees and asylum-seekers from Myanmar in neighbouring countries as of 30 June 2022
1,477,000 - Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar, displaced since 1 February 2021
1,805,000 - Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar as of 10 April 2023
HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,805,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) were reported across the country as of 10 April 2023, including 1,477,000 people newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
In the North-West, the situation remains extremely volatile, particularly in Magway and Sagaing Regions following the declaration of Martial Law in 26 Townships. This elevated civilians’ risk of arbitrary arrest and detention and sparked an uptick in the number of clashes, checkpoints and destruction of properties.
In the South-East, indiscriminate and targeted shelling, airstrikes, clashes and destruction of properties was reported in Bago (East) and Tanintharyi Regions and Kayin, Kayah, Mon and Shan (South) States. Landmines and explosive remnants of war posed serious protection risks to civilians, especially women and children, and limited IDPs’ access to farmland for livelihoods and areas of origin.
In Kachin and Shan (North), civilian safety also deteriorated. Conflict in areas of IDP returns or planned returns heightened the security risks and reduced livelihoods opportunities for returnees and IDPs. In Shan State (North), protection risks such as forced recruitment continue to be reported.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, the informal November 2022 ceasefire between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Tatmadaw continues to hold. In Rakhine State (Central), concerns over IDPs who returned to areas with security and protection risks persists. Stringent restrictions on the Rohingya population’s freedom of movement, access to medical assistance, education and other basic services remain in place. Fears over IDP camp closures and safety in areas of relocation or return continue to be raised by IDPs..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-04-14
Date of entry/update:
2023-04-14
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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"UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is aware of the visit of a Myanmar delegation to Bangladesh to meet with a group of refugees on a bilateral pilot project between the two countries on possible returns. UNHCR is not involved in these discussions.
UNHCR’s position on returns of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar remains unchanged. In UNHCR’s assessment, conditions in Myanmar’s Rakhine State are currently not conducive to the sustainable return of Rohingya refugees. At the same time, we reiterate that every refugee has a right to return to their home country based on an informed choice, but that no refugee should be forced to do so. Bangladesh has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to voluntary and sustainable repatriation since the onset of the current crisis.
In support of efforts to preserve the right to return, UNHCR considers consultation of and dialogue with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by all parties in relation to the conditions in Myanmar’s Rakhine State as important to enable refugees to make an informed choice about return and build confidence amongst the community. This is particularly important as many refugees have reiterated that they do hope to go home to Myanmar as soon as conditions allow.
Following the events of August 2017, UNHCR has also consistently encouraged Myanmar to expeditiously verify the previous residence in Myanmar of refugees in Bangladesh, as part of efforts to lift any administrative obstacles to return when the refugees decide to do so.
UNHCR therefore supports efforts that could lead to the verification of all refugees and pave the way for eventual return. This most recently included providing logistical support to members of the Myanmar delegation to cross into Bangladesh for the technical verification process.
UNHCR will continue to work with Bangladesh and Myanmar to ensure that Rohingya refugees maintain the right to return when they choose to do so, based on a fully informed and voluntary decision. UNHCR will also support efforts to create conditions that would be conducive to the sustainable return of Rohingya refugees in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
In Bangladesh UNHCR will continue to support building the skills and capacities of refugees to facilitate their eventual return and sustainable reintegration in Myanmar. The 2023 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh was recently launched and UNHCR calls upon the international community’s continued robust support for this appeal which is currently 10 per cent funded..."
Source/publisher:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2023-03-19
Date of entry/update:
2023-03-19
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Individual Documents
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Rohingya (cultural, political etc.), Burmese refugees in Bangladesh
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"HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,704,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) were reported across the country as of 6 March 2023, including 1,376,000 people newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
Risk of arrest and detention significantly increased during the reporting period after de facto authorities extended the country’s state of emergency for another six-months and imposed martial law in 47 Townships across the country on 2 February.
In the North-West, the situation was highly volatile, notably in Magway and Sagaing Regions, where frequent airstrikes, arson attacks and landmine incidents sparked new displacements within Myanmar and to neighboring India. Telecommunications, including internet services, remained unstable and hampered humanitarian access and assistance to people in need.
In the South-East, heavy fighting, shelling, landmine incidents and roadblocks were reported in multiple states and regions, including near town centers and IDP sites. The forced return of displaced people in Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, was reported following the declaration of martial law. School-aged children’s access to education has also been affected by this heightened insecurity.
In Kachin and Shan (North), civilian injuries and casualties continue to be reported following an increase in landmines and other explosive remnants. An uptick in robberies and kidnapping for ransom incidents has also been reported.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, the informal November 2022 ceasefire between the Arakan Army (AA) and Tatmadaw is holding. Humanitarian access has improved although remains limited in its geographic scope. Landmines and explosive remnants continue to pose serious protection risks coupled with reports of forced recruitment amid competing power dynamics in areas controlled by parties to the conflict. There was an increase in irregular movement and trafficking as people – notably Rohingya – undertook dangerous sea and land journeys in search of protection, family reunification and livelihoods opportunities in other countries. In parallel, IDPs continued to raise concerns about the impending IDP camp closures and safety risks in areas of relocation or return..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-03-15
Date of entry/update:
2023-03-15
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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8.78 MB
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"KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES
75,400 Estimated refugee movements to neighbouring countries since 1 February 2021
1,086,000 Refugees and asylum-seekers from Myanmar in neighbouring countries as of 30 June 2022
1,376,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar, displaced since 1 February 2021 Source: UN in Myanmar
1,704,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar as of 6 March 2023 Source: UN in Myanmar
HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,704,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) were reported across the country as of 6 March 2023, including 1,376,000 people newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
Risk of arrest and detention significantly increased during the reporting period after de facto authorities extended the country’s state of emergency for another six-months and imposed martial law in 47 Townships across the country on 2 February.
In the North-West, the situation was highly volatile, notably in Magway and Sagaing Regions, where frequent airstrikes, arson attacks and landmine incidents sparked new displacements within Myanmar and to neighboring India. Telecommunications, including internet services, remained unstable and hampered humanitarian access and assistance to people in need.
In the South-East, heavy fighting, shelling, landmine incidents and roadblocks were reported in multiple states and regions, including near town centers and IDP sites. The forced return of displaced people in Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, was reported following the declaration of martial law. School-aged children’s access to education has also been affected by this heightened insecurity.
In Kachin and Shan (North), civilian injuries and casualties continue to be reported following an increase in landmines and other explosive remnants. An uptick in robberies and kidnapping for ransom incidents has also been reported.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, the informal November 2022 ceasefire between the Arakan Army (AA) and Tatmadaw is holding. Humanitarian access has improved although remains limited in its geographic scope. Landmines and explosive remnants continue to pose serious protection risks coupled with reports of forced recruitment amid competing power dynamics in areas controlled by parties to the conflict. There was an increase in irregular movement and trafficking as people – notably Rohingya – undertook dangerous sea and land journeys in search of protection, family reunification and livelihoods opportunities in other countries. In parallel, IDPs continued to raise concerns about the impending IDP camp closures and safety risks in areas of relocation or return..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-03-10
Date of entry/update:
2023-03-13
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Education in Burma/Myanmar - general, Food Security and nutrition in Burma/Myanmar, Public Health, Human Rights and international relations
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"KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES
73,000 Estimated refugee movements to neighbouring countries since 1 February 2021
1,086,000 Refugees and asylum-seekers from Myanmar in neighbouring countries as of 30 June 2022
1,254,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar, displaced since 1 February 2021 Source: UN in Myanmar
1,584,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar as of 30 January 2023
HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,584,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) were reported across the country as of 30 January 2023, including 1,254,000 people newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
In the North-West, conflict continued to intensify across Chin State and Sagaing and Magway Regions following a reported increase in air strikes, landmine incidents, arbitrary arrests and the destruction of properties. Indiscriminate fire in Chin and Sagaing resulted in new displacements and cross-border movements between Myanmar and India. IDPs and host communities are also experiencing shortages of food and other basic necessities due to movement restrictions.
In the South-East, conflict in various parts of the region impeded access to education, healthcare, and livelihoods. An uptick in airstrikes, indiscriminate shelling and explosions close to town centres in multiple States and Regions, including Kayin State, Mon State, Bago (East) and Tanintharyi Regions, was reported. IDPs remained concerned about their reduced access to food and basic commodities, particularly in Kayah and Shan (South) States and Tanintharyi Region.
In Kachin and Shan (North), frequent airstrikes, shelling and explosive remnants are putting civilian lives at risk. Arbitrary arrests, forced labour and the destruction and theft of civilian properties was also reported.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, the informal November 2022 ceasefire between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Tatmadaw continues to hold althoug remains fragile amid fears conflict will resume at the end of the cultivation season. Communities are vigilant and limiting their movement in case the ceasefire unravels. The humanitarian response in Buthidaung, Maungdaw, Rathedaung, Mrauk-U, Minbya and Myebon is focused on life-saving support (food and healthcare) following the introduction of new restrictions on UN agencies and INGOs by the de facto authorities in mid-September 2022.
RESPONSE
Myanmar
In Kachin and Shan (North) States, IDPs pursued avenues that allow them to rebuild their lives despite the limited prospects for lasting solutions after the events of February 2021. In this regard, UNHCR and partners completed a pilot programme providing small grants for various community-led projects in six solutions sites in Bhamo Township, Kachin State. These grants act as ‘seed money’ and are designed to encourage communities to use their own resources and assets to improve their environment. Through these grants, the communities were able to facilitate road rehabilitation work, expand access to clean water supplies, and support community halls. In addition, UNHCR and partners distributed various core relief items (CRIs), including mosquito nets, sleeping mats, blankets, and buckets to 1,169 IDPs (270 families). As part of the COVID-19 response, over 7,000 face masks were also distributed in IDP camps in Kachin State..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2023-02-17
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2023-02-17
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"KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
103,524 people received core relief items comprising kitchen sets, blankets and sleeping mats, ensuring their basic needs were met.
37,773 people received shelter support for safe and dignified living conditions while in displacement.
3,643 people with specific needs benefited from cash assistance to meet their basic needs.....
POPULATION OF CONCERN:
600,000 Estimated Rohingya in Rakhine State, of which some 152,000 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012.
1.5 M Internally displaced people (IDP) living in Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Shan, Kayin and Mon States, and Bago (East), Tanintharyi, Sagaing and Magway Regions (as of 26 December 2022). An estimated 1,175,300 people are displaced due to the resumption and intensification of clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and/or People’s Defense Forces (PDF) after 1 February 2021. Some 99,588 people remain displaced in Rakhine and Chin States following the Arakan Army/Tatmadaw conflict (as of 19 December 2022).
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-01-25
Date of entry/update:
2023-01-25
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"This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
More than 3,500 desperate Rohingya attempted deadly sea crossings in 39 boats in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in 2022, according to the latest data from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. This represents a 360 per cent increase on the year before when some 700 people made similar journeys.
In the absence of a comprehensive regional response to address these perilous maritime movements, UNHCR warns that more people will die on the high seas, under the watch of many coastal States.
UNHCR has recorded an alarming rise in the death toll. At least 348 individuals died or went missing at sea in 2022, making it one of the deadliest years since 2014.
Some 3,040 individuals who undertook the sea journey disembarked in 2022, primarily in Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Nearly 45 per cent of those who disembarked were women and children.
In the last two months of 2022, four boats carrying over 450 Rohingya disembarked in Aceh, Indonesia. One boat carrying over 100 Rohingya disembarked in Sri Lanka. One boat is feared to have sunk in early December with approximately 180 individuals on board. Several boats that departed in December remained at sea as of the end of the year.
Calls by UNHCR to maritime authorities in the region to rescue and disembark people in distress have gone unheeded with many boats adrift for weeks.
Most boats departed from Myanmar and Bangladesh, highlighting the growing sense of desperation amongst Rohingya in those two countries. Those who have disembarked report that they undertook these dangerous sea journeys in an effort to find protection, security, family reunification, and livelihoods in other countries. Among them are victims of trafficking, unaccompanied and separated children, and survivors of sexual- and gender-based violence.
The current crisis in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea is a crisis of solidarity. The Bali Process, a forum for policy dialogue, information sharing and cooperation to address people smuggling, human trafficking and related transnational crime, will hold its 8th Ministerial meeting in February. UNHCR repeats its call for prompt search and rescue and timely disembarkation in a place of safety, and for support to countries where Rohingya refugees are disembarked. We call on countries to redouble efforts to prevent human smuggling and trafficking.
There is also a need for humanitarian responsibility to be more evenly distributed among countries in the region to ensure protection responses are predictable, equitable, and sustainable.
The region and the international community need to support efforts to address the root causes of displacement in Myanmar. Until these are resolved, refugees will continue to undertake dangerous journeys in search of safety..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2023-01-17
Date of entry/update:
2023-01-17
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"KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES:
72,000 Estimated refugee movements to neighbouring countries since 1 February 2021
1,086,000 Refugees and asylum-seekers from Myanmar in neighbouring countries as of 30 June 2022
1,215,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar, displaced since 1 February 2021 Source: UN in Myanmar
1,545,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar as of 9 January 2023 Source: UN in Myanmar
HIGHLIGHTS
According to the UN, an estimated 1,545,000 people were reported internally displaced within Myanmar as of 9 January, including 1,215,000 people newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
In Kachin and Shan (North), the protection risks faced by many communities continued to increase because of the intensifying conflict. In response, communities limited their own movements (particularly in the evenings) due to the risk of forced recruitment, robbery, physical assault, and arbitrary arrests. The situation has also been further compounded by their inadequate access to livelihoods, which is making it difficult for communities to meet their basic needs.
In the North-West, the security situation remained volatile across Chin State and Sagaing and Magway Regions, as indiscriminate attacks continue to drive displacement. Movement restrictions have also pushed up the cost of essential goods and sparked shortages of food and other basic commodities.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, following the announcement of an informal ceasefire between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA) in late November 2022, roadways were reopened to enable the movement of civilians and goods between Yangon-Sittwe and within most of Rakhine State (North). However, rising criminality in Rakhine North (State) continues to exacerbate insecurity. Currently, most of the humanitarian response in Buthidaung, Maungdaw, Rathedaung, Mrauk-U, Minbya and Myebon remains limited to life-saving activities such as food and health after de facto authorities introduced new restrictions on UN agencies and INGOs in mid-September 2022.
In the South-East, the security situation across all states and regions remained unpredictable with frequent airstrikes and indiscriminate shelling being reported. Access to education continued to be challenging for many children, which increased their exposure to negative coping mechanisms such as child labour. Limited access to food, shelter materials and basic medicine were other challenges brought about by the volatile context..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2023-01-16
Date of entry/update:
2023-01-16
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"KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES.....
72,000 Estimated refugee movements to neighbouring countries since 1 February 2021
1,086,000 Refugees and asylum-seekers from Myanmar in neighbouring countries as of 30 June 2022
1,143,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar, displaced since 1 February 2021* Source: UN in Myanmar
1,473,000 Estimated total internally displaced persons (IDPs) within Myanmar as of 5 December 2022* Source: UN in Myanmar.....
HIGHLIGHTS.....
According to the UN, there were an estimated 1,473,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) within Myanmar during the reporting period, including 1,143,000 people who have been newly displaced since 1 February 2021.
In the North-West, the security situation remains volatile across Chin State and Sagaing and Magway Regions. Displacement due to active armed clashes, arson and airstrikes continue.
Humanitarian access has been challenging, particularly in Sagaing Region where the needs are most acute. Conflict is expected to escalate in the winter months, leaving civilians increasingly at risk of attacks.
In Rakhine and Chin (South) States, clashes, indiscriminate shelling and landmine explosions were reported. Food shortages and limited humanitarian support due to movement restrictions have affected communities, particularly in Buthidaung, Maungdaw, Rathedaung, Mrauk-U, Minbya, Myebon, Kyauktaw and Pauktaw. The situation in Rakhine State has been generally calm albeit tense following the announcement of an informal ceasefire agreement between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA) in late November. Since then, returns by displaced families to their places of origin have begun taking place. While humanitarian access remains challenging, the opening of waterways and roads has enabled the movement of much-needed goods, resulting in a decrease in the cost of basic commodities.
In Kachin and Shan (North), humanitarian access across Kachin and Shan (North) States is limited, particularly in active conflict areas. Movement restrictions continue to be reported due to the heightened risk of forced recruitment, robbery, physical assault and arbitrary arrest particularly in the evenings.
In the South-East, the security situation is precarious and has affected the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Indiscriminate shelling, arrests and destruction of civilian property continues. Insufficient access to food, water, healthcare and core relief items (CRIs) are among the main concerns cited by IDP families..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2022-12-08
Date of entry/update:
2022-12-08
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This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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"UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seriously concerned over the continued deportation by Malaysia of asylum-seekers from Myanmar back to their country, placing lives at risk.
UNHCR has received multiple disturbing reports of these forced returns of Myanmar nationals from Malaysia, since April this year, including people seeking international protection. In the last two months alone, hundreds of Myanmar nationals are reported to have been sent back against their will by the authorities.
Such deportations of refugees and asylum-seekers amount to refoulement.
The latest incident is reported to have happened over the weekend. According to information received by UNHCR, an asylum-seeker from Myanmar was deported on 21 October from detention despite UNHCR interventions.
UNHCR continues to call on Malaysia to immediately stop the forced returns of Myanmar nationals seeking safety from serious harm.
Sending them back to Myanmar exposes them to harm and danger.
People fleeing Myanmar must be allowed access to territory to seek asylum and be protected against refoulement. Myanmar nationals already abroad should not be forced to return when seeking international protection.
The principle of non-refoulement is a cornerstone of international law and is binding on all states.
The situation in Myanmar is forcing people to flee to seek safety within the country and across borders.
UNHCR appeals to the Malaysian authorities to abide by their international legal obligations and ensure the full respect for the rights of people in need of international protection.
We reiterate our call on states in the region to continue offering protection to Myanmar nationals fleeing for safety. This also includes ending the practice of indefinite detention of asylum-seekers and refugees from Myanmar..."
Source/publisher:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2022-10-25
Date of entry/update:
2022-10-25
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This news comment is attributable to Gillian Triggs, UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection
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"UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urgently appealing to countries in the region to immediately stop forced returns of Myanmar nationals seeking safety from serious harm. Sending them back to the country is placing countless lives at risk.
UNHCR remains gravely concerned about multiple reports of refoulement - the forcible return of refugees and asylum seekers - since February 2021 from countries neighbouring Myanmar. We repeat our call on states to continue offering protection to Myanmar nationals fleeing for safety. This also includes ending the practice of indefinite detention of asylum seekers and refugees from Myanmar.
In Myanmar, acts of indiscriminate violence against civilians continue across the country, as well as fighting between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups in some border areas, driving people to flee within the country and across borders.
People fleeing Myanmar must be allowed access to territory to seek asylum and be protected against refoulement. Myanmar nationals already abroad should not be forced to return when seeking international protection.
The principle of non-refoulement is a cornerstone of international law and is binding on all states.
Myanmar’s neighbours have a decades-long history of providing protection and assistance to refugees. We call on them to continue upholding their international legal obligations and lifesaving humanitarian tradition of safeguarding the lives of all those forced to flee.
UNHCR and partner organizations stand ready to step-up support to national and local authorities in the region to ensure that refugees receive the protection they need..."
Source/publisher:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2022-10-20
Date of entry/update:
2022-10-20
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UNHCR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), 2021 Burma/Myanmar coup d'état, Racial or ethnic discrimination in Burma: reports of violations against several groups, Human Rights and international relations
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For its work aiding and empowering communities uprooted by conflict or disaster, Meikswe Myanmar has been named the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award regional winner for Asia and the Pacific.
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"Big smiles greet Naw Bway Khu, 54, as she arrives at the Metta May May Shelter for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Lashio, the largest town in Myanmar’s northern Shan State.
Women and children here know her as “Naw Snow” (Snow being the English translation of Bway and Naw an honourific used by people of Karen ethnicity in Myanmar), the leader and founder of the organization that runs this peaceful refuge.
A trained nurse with a friendly demeanour, she acquired the nickname nearly two decades ago when she set up Meikswe Myanmar – meaning “Friends of Myanmar” – with the initial aim of providing antiretroviral therapy and places of refuge for women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
After enduring years of domestic violence during her marriage, Naw Bway Khu wanted to support women in similar situations. Following her husband’s death in 2002, she spent two years working for an international NGO that cared for people living with HIV/AIDS before starting Meikswe Myanmar. Initially she accommodated women in her own home before establishing the centre in Lashio, and later an orphanage.
“I was freed from my previous life [with my husband] and wanted to help women who were [HIV] positive,” she recalls, adding that she felt fortunate to have escaped contracting HIV from her husband. “I often brought them into my home, accepted them and shared with them what I ate. I wanted them to live a long life and fulfil their dreams.”
“Meikswe’s work is all about addressing gaps.”
As the organization started to care for a growing number of patients in rural and isolated communities, Naw Bway Khu noticed that many villages lacked access to basic services such as education and health care. She gradually expanded Meikswe’s programming to offer psychosocial support, education and income-generating activities.
“Meikswe’s work is all about addressing gaps,” she explains. “Depending on the needs we come across, we expand our activities and geographical reach step-by-step.”
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In 2015, decades of armed conflict in northern Shan State sharply escalated, displacing tens of thousands. While humanitarian aid reached those who made it to camps for internally displaced people, Naw Bway Khu noted that those who sought safety in villages received little to no assistance. “Those in host communities were forgotten,” she says.
As the strain intensified, Meikswe used funds pooled from staff, their families, friends and relatives to mount an emergency response, distributing food and basic household items to displaced people sheltering in villages. Naw Bway Khu also advocated for more international aid to be allocated to host communities supporting the displaced.
Today, Meikswe implements a range of activities to support internally displaced people, their host communities and other vulnerable groups in close to 300 locations across six regions and states – from Rakhine State in the west of the country to Shan State in the north, as well as Kayin State in the south-east.
For its dedication to supporting internally displaced people, even in the most hard-to-reach areas, Meikswe has been named the Asia-Pacific Regional Winner of the 2022 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award, a prize awarded annually by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to honour those who have gone to extraordinary lengths to help forcibly displaced or stateless people.
With a team of 77 staff members drawn from a variety of backgrounds and ethnic groups, Meikswe’s activities directly benefited some 25,000 people in 2021. This was despite the many logistical, financial and security challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the military takeover that took place in February of that year.
“All of our staff have to follow four values: to provide services for marginalized people, respect all races and religions, treat all fairly, and prioritize the needs of children and women,” Naw Bway Khu says.
She attributes Meikswe’s success in delivering aid to communities cut off from other assistance to her staff. “We do things from the heart,” she says. “No matter how difficult or challenging it is, we are able to work because we have already received the love and trust of the community.”
Besides its dedicated staff, Meikswe’s achievements stem from Naw Bway Khu’s determination to empower displaced and conflict-affected communities so they are eventually able to help themselves.
“We cannot support them forever,” she says. “That is why we also provide technical support, so they can be strong enough on their own.”
At the Namma Bawda village in Shan State’s Lashio Township, a group of 10 displaced women and 11 villagers are part of a Meikswe-supported sewing project that generates an income for their families. The women eagerly show Naw Bway Khu the fabrics they work with.
“I think it is very good of Meikswe to support us like this,” says Noe Lar Sheh, a displaced woman living in the village. “We’ve never experienced anything like it before.”
“Meikswe is like a big shady tree, supporting organizations like us.”
Meikswe’s empowerment initiatives also extend to its support to local community-based and civil society organizations that are often the first responders during times of crisis.
Recognizing the need for communities to be able to quickly respond to arrivals of displaced people, the organization trains them on how to carry out a basic humanitarian response. It also acts as a bridge between them and the international organizations that can provide much-needed resources.
For the Otamaung Association, a civil society organization operating in Shan State’s Kyaukme Township, Meikswe’s trainings have been invaluable. First set up to provide health support to people from highland areas, the association has now expanded to provide emergency assistance to those displaced by conflict.
“There is a Myanmar proverb that says one sturdy tree can support 10,000 birds. Meikswe is like a big shady tree, supporting organizations like us to have the confidence and capacity to carry out our work,” says Mai Ye Win Aung, the General Secretary of the Otamaung Association.
Naw Bway Khu is determined to keep expanding Meikswe’s reach so they can assist more communities. “We will continue to work to achieve the rights that every human being should have,” she says. “Meikswe’s logo shows a small boat with a dove on it. I intend to help those on our boat as much as we can. We will help them find peace.”..."
Source/publisher:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva)
Date of publication:
2022-10-04
Date of entry/update:
2022-10-04
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"KEY HIGHLIGHTS
126,500 people received core relief items including kitchen sets, blankets and sleeping mats, ensuring their basic needs were met.
37,000 people received shelter support for safe and dignified living conditions while in displacement.
1,055 people with specific needs benefited from cash assistance to meet their basic needs.
POPULATION OF CONCERN
600,000 Estimated stateless Rohingya in Rakhine State, of which some 153,000 are living in displacement camps as well as among the host community since 2012.
1,105,100 Internally displaced people (IDP) living in Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Shan, Kayin and Mon States, and Bago (East), Tanintharyi, Sagaing and Magway Regions. An estimated 758,500 people are displaced due to the resumption and intensification of clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and/or People’s Defense Forces (PDF) after 1 February 2021. Some 72,700 remain displaced in 172 sites in Rakhine and Chin States displaced following the Arakan Army-Tatmadaw conflict..."
Source/publisher:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Geneva) via Reliefweb (New York)
Date of publication:
2022-09-22
Date of entry/update:
2022-09-22
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