Myanmar: Snapshot of Humanitarian Issues (as of 11 Dec 2015)

OVERVIEW
People with humanitarian needs resulting
from conflict / inter-communal tensions
The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is
characterized by a range of issues, Flood affected people with ongoing
including unresolved armed conflict, humanitarian needs
continued inter-communal tensions, and
restrictive policies and practices affecting Recent conflict
some people. There are over 1 million
people in need of ongoing humanitarian
assistance. This includes 460,000 people
who were severely affected by the KACHIN
devastating floods in July/August 2015, CHINA
who will require ongoing support,
particularly in the food security sector for
about 6 months. INDIA

KACHIN AND SHAN

140,000
SAGAING
It is over four years since conflict
restarted in Kachin and northern Shan
States and around 100,000 people
remain displaced. Renewed clashes 74,400
during 2015 have resulted in new
SHAN
displacement. The prolonged nature of CHIN
displacement in Kachin and northern MAGWAY
Shan requires continuous assistance, as
temporary shelters, sanitation and other
35,000 4,000
38,200
Newly displaced people
facilities require renovation or MANDALAY
replacement, and people need access to in southern Shan
sustainable livelihoods and vocational
opportunities. Civilians in conflict-affected RAKHINE
areas also face serious protection
concerns that need to be addressed. In
early October 2015, conflict erupted in NAY PYI TAW
420,000
southern Shan State displacing around
6,000 people from Kyethi and Monghsu KAYAH
Townships. Up to 4,000 of these people
Bay of
remain displaced. Bengal 100,800

56,600
RAKHINE BAGO THAILAND

In Rakhine State, about 140,000 IDPs Bay of

remain displaced following outbreaks of Bengal
KAYIN
Yangon
inter-communal violence in 2012. Many AYEYARWADY
other people in the state remain
vulnerable due to ongoing 154,400
inter-communal tensions. Housing and
other facilities in camps were constructed MON
as a temporary measure and many
require maintenance or repairs.
Continued provision of food, education
and nutrition support, as well as
protection services is also required in the
camps. Many Muslims continue to face FUNDING
ongoing restrictions on their freedom of
2015 Humanitarian Response Plan Initial Flood Response Plan
movement, affecting their access to basic
services. Rakhine was one of the
worst-hit parts of Myanmar during the 47%
$190m needed (US$) $67.5m needed (US$)
73%
floods in 2015 that affected all $89.6m funded $49.3m funded
communities. The damage to crops and
people’s livelihoods will be felt by
communities well into 2016. $100.4m (53%) shortfall $18.2m (27%) shortfall
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Creation date: 11 Dec 2015 Sources: CCCM, OCHA, FTS, INGOs, NGOs Feedback: ochamyanmar@un.org www.unocha.org/myanmar www.reliefweb.int