Description:
"ARMED conflicts uprooted scores of people from their
homes in Myanmar and forced them to take shelter in
camps for the displaced in Kachin, Shan, Kayin, and
Rakhine states.
Even after the armed conflicts ceased, the issue of internally
displaced persons (IDPs) remained unresolved for years.
At present, to close IDP camps and resettle the internally
displaced with dignity, a National Strategy, written in keeping
with current requirements and international standards, has been
adopted.
The government will keep open some IDP camps where they
are still needed, such as Kachin and Shan states. It will close some
camps which are no longer needed or deemed necessary.
The policy of the government would ensure the displaced
people rebuild their lives with safety and dignity, without depending
on others. To achieve this, the
Ministry of Social Welfare,
Relief and Resettlement is
implementing a strategy after
listening to the voice of
the displaced people. For the
resettlement of IDPs, their
place of origin, any site near
their place of origin, or a site
proposed by them is being
given priority.
The Union government
has guaranteed that it
would implement projects to
provide IDPs sheltering at
camps with a place to resettle
and job opportunities.
There are many children
living in IDP camps. For the
progress of the country, the
future of our next generation
is very important. For the
successful implementation of
its strategy, details about the
government’s plans need to
be provided at IDP camps in
Kayin, Kachin, Rakhine and
Shan states till inmates gain confidence to return to their place
of origin or a place of their choice in future..."
Source/publisher:
Myanmar Ministry of Information via "The Global New Light of Myanmar"
Date of Publication:
2020-02-10
Date of entry:
2020-02-10
Grouping:
- Individual Documents
Category:
Countries:
Myanmar
Administrative areas of Burma/Myanmar:
Rakhine State
Language:
English
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