"MYANMAR Conflict involving artillery fire and frequent airstrikes continued in multiple states and regions during the reporting period. In Kachin, there were airstrikes in Hpakant Township, explosions in Mohnyin Township and military operations including civilian arrests in many villages in Hpakant, Shwegue and Sumprabum townships in March. Consequently, more than 1,300 people from several villages in Shwegu Township in Kachin were displaced in early March and are being hosted in 10 displacement sites and forest areas in the same township. Newly displaced people reportedly require food, shelter and other essential relief items and humanitarian partners are working to respond to their needs. As of 27 March 2023, almost 1.8 million people remained displaced across the country, according to the latest UN figures. This includes more than 1.4 million people displaced since the military takeover..."