UNHCR REGIONAL BUREAU FOR ASIA AND PACIFIC (RBAP)

MYANMAR EMERGENCY UPDATE

as of 1 January 2024

KEY DISPLACEMENT FIGURES #

B
FF
Kachin State

108,700 1,132,800
23,300
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B
B F 89,600

21,000 INDIA Nagaland F

Estimated refugee outflows Refugees and asylum-seekers from

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B #
B
#
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B Myitkyina
#
B
#
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F
B
B
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B
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to neighbouring countries Myanmar in neighbouring countries

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B CHINA

since 1 February 2021 as of 30 June 2023

Manipur #
F
B #
B #
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B B
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Bhamo
59,200 #
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F
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BF
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Sagaing #
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Region # B
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2,318,800 2,625,000
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FB F
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1,077,200
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Dhaka Mizoram
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# F
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Shan State
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BF Lashio
(North)
Chin F

Estimated total internally displaced Estimated total internally displaced

BANGLADESH F 8,800
#
B State 107,900
Bhasan 61,000 VIET NAM
persons (IDPs) within Myanmar, persons (IDPs) within Myanmar as of
Char 962,000 M YA N M A R
F
FF
Cox's FF
5,500
displaced since 1 February 2021 1 January 2024
Bazar A
F
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F Shan State
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B F F F Mandalay
(South) Shan State
Source: UN in Myanmar Source: UN in Myanmar #
B
BB FFFF B #
B
#B
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F#F
Region (East)
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# FFFButhidaung
102,500
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#F FF LAO PEOPLE’S
119,100
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DEMOCRATIC
OVERVIEW
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# Rakhine
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B Magway Region
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B F F F
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B#B #FFFFFState
238,900
B B
Sittwe #
B
F#F B
B FF
Naypyitaw REPUBLIC
FF F
B
# Loikaw
F
F #
FB
Nay Pyi Taw
In Myanmar, the humanitarian situation remained precarious following the escalation of violence since 26 222,200
#
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B
B
B
#B
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Kayah State B
#
111,000 B
Mae Hong Son

THAILAND
October 2023 with armed clashes, artillery shelling, and indiscriminate shooting reported in about two thirds of Bago #
Bago Region Region
the country. According to the UN, the number of displaced people inside Myanmar now exceeds 2.6 million. (West) (East) F Mae 92,000
F Hong
Almost 800,000 people have been newly displaced since late-October, out of whom 164,000 have either 140,100 F Son

returned to their places of origin or fled for a second time across the North-West, North-East, South-East and #
B
B
F
Rakhine State. Deepening violence, rising poverty levels, and deteriorating living conditions are having a Yangon
Kayin
#
B
State
1,400*
devastating impact on people’s lives. The situation has also been further compounded by the closure of roads Ayeyarwady
Region Hpa-An
#
B Tak
*Estimates by the Operation Center for
and waterways, movement restrictions and telecommunication challenges, all of which are undermining
A
Region Mae Sot
Displaced Persons, Ministry of Interior Yangon
175,500
(OCDP/MOI). Around 38,000 refugees #
B
humanitarian actors’ engagement with affected communities and limiting people’s access to critical services. have reportedly returned to Myanmar. 1,900 B
UNHCR and partners are exploring ways to adapt to the volatile situation and respond to the urgent needs on #
Mon State
the ground. 72,400 #
B

Legend
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 xx,xxx Estimated number of IDPs within Myanmar prior to 1 Feb 2021 Bangkok
Command Centre. In December, 968 refugees residing in different TSAs returned to Myanmar. Kyaw Pla Kee Tanintharyi
#
B
(RBAP)

Refugees and asylum-seekers from Myanmar in neighbouring Region A A

TSA in Mae Sariang was also closed during the reporting period. countries, (in India and Thailand as of 31 December 2020 and 89,900
Bangkok
(MCO)
xx,xxx
in Bangladesh as of 30 June 2023)
In India, around 59,200 individuals from Myanmar’s North-West region have sought protection since February x,xxx
Estimated internal displacement within Myanmar
2021. Out of this population, some 5,500 individuals are in New Delhi and have registered with UNHCR. Since since 1 February 2021, who remain displaced
November 2023, more than 6,500 people have arrived in the Champhai and Siaha districts of Mizoram and x,xxx Estimated refugee movements to neighbouring countries
since 1 February 2021, who remain displaced
2,000 people in Manipur’s Kamjong District. New arrivals are currently living in cramped conditions in
# IDP camps/centers prior to 1 February 2021 UNHCR Regional Bureau
community halls, schools as well as with host families whose resources are already over-stretched. District
B A

A UNHCR Multi-Country Office The boundaries and names shown

IDP locations/settlements prior to
administrations, NGOs and community-based organizations are providing critical humanitarian support. Food, F
1 February 2021 A UNHCR Country Office and the designations used on this
map do not imply official
water, core-relief items (CRIs), and shelter are the most immediate needs although resources are limited. #
B Refugee camps prior to 1 February 2021 A UNHCR Sub-Office
endorsement or acceptance
UNHCR Field Office
States/Provinces with refugee movements
UNHCR Field Unit
by the United Nations.
since 1 February 2021

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MYANMAR EMERGENCY UPDATE
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TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS FORCED DISPLACEMENT TRENDS

1 February 2021
Military takeover New Arrivals to Thailand
March 2021 March 2021
First reports of First reports of 10,000
new arrivals new arrivals
to India to Thailand 8,000
6,000
July 2021
$109M Myanmar 4,000
Interim Emergency 2,000
1,400
Response Plan
published -
January 2022 Mar-21 Jun-21 Sep-21 Dec-21 Mar-22 Jun-22 Sep-22 Dec-22 Mar-23 Jun-23 Sep-23 Dec-23
$826M Myanmar
HRP launched New Arrivals to India
September 2022 70,000 58,900
Estimated total 60,000
number of IDPs 50,000
in Myanmar
40,000
reaches 1 million
December 2022 30,000 30% are 26% are
Estimated refugee 20,000 women1 children
movements to 10,000
India & Thailand -
since Feb. 2021 Mar-21 Jun-21 Sep-21 Dec-21 Mar-22 Jun-22 Sep-22 Dec-22 Mar-23 Jun-23 Sep-23 Dec-23
reaches 72,000
January 2023 1 Age and gender disaggregation is only available for 10% of the new arrivals who approached UNHCR in New Delhi
$764M Myanmar
HRP launched May 2023 Forced displacement within Myanmar
Cyclone Mocha
May 2023 hits coastal areas 2.5M
Inter-Agency Flash 2,318,800
appeals launched
of Myanmar and
Bangladesh
2.0M 51% are 49% are
Myanmar
($333M) & 1.5M women & girls children2
October 2023
Bangladesh
Armed conflict 1.0M
($42M)
erupted across
the country, 0.5M
displacing
December 2023 thousands 0.0M
$994M
Myanmar HRP
launched
2 Age disaggregation is only available for 24% of the overall IDP figure.
December 2023
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SECTOR NEEDS/PRIORITIES RESPONSE PARTNERS

Core Relief Items In Myanmar, UNHCR is prioritizing the provision of
(CRIs) CRIs to address the mounting needs generated by
the recent uptick in armed conflict.
In Thailand, scaling up access to CRIs to address the
needs of new arrivals in Mae Hon Son fleeing insecurity
in Myanmar is an urgent priority.
Shelter In Myanmar, many IDPs are living in terrible conditions
without proper shelter and often in informal sites in the
jungle where they cannot easily access basic services.
UNHCR and partners are providing shelter support so
that forcibly displaced and stateless communities
can live in safety and dignity.
Health Supporting access to healthcare and mental health and
psychosocial support to improve the health and
well-being of refugees is a critical need in Thailand.
UNHCR and partners in Myanmar reached 52,661 people UNHCR continues to engage local
(13,656 families) with CRIs in Rakhine (Central), Rakhine partners, civil society and faith-
(North), Kachin, Shan (North), Shan (South), Kayah, Kayin based organizations across
and Mon States and Bago (East) and Tanintharyi Regions: Myanmar working across the
country in hard-to-reach areas to
• South-East: Shan (South), Kayah, Kayin and Mon
assess needs and provide support
States and Bago (East) and Tanintharyi Regions:
where feasible.
36,523 people (9,631 families)
• Kachin and Shan (North) States: 12,731 people In Thailand, IRC.
(3,489 families)
• Rakhine State (North): 3,049 people (420 families)
• Rakhine State (Central): 358 people (116 families)
Despite the increasing challenges, UNHCR and partners
are providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable
communities where possible.
In Thailand, the International Rescue
Committee (IRC) distributed close to 250 blankets and
some 300 mosquito nets to refugees in Nai Soi TSA.
To support preparedness and response efforts, plans
are underway to replenish and pre-position CRIs by
January 2024 to potentially cover the needs of
10,000 new arrivals.
UNHCR and partners in Myanmar reached 4,577 people
(928 families) with emergency and/or transitional shelter
support in Kachin and Shan (North) States:
• Kachin and Shan (North) States: 4,577 people (928
families)
In Thailand, IRC carried out medical consultations for IRC.
people residing in the two TSAs. Cases were referred
accordingly to family planning services, the local clinic, or
national hospital. The health response also included the
Expanded Programme on Immunization (which ensures all
children receive the required vaccine doses) as well as the
distribution of first aid kits.

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SECTOR NEEDS/PRIORITIES RESPONSE PARTNERS

Water, sanitation Scaling up initiatives in Thailand to ensure
and hygiene (WASH) equitable access to WASH infrastructure and
services, prevent disease outbreaks and
advance sustainable solutions via capacity
building, improved infrastructure and refugee-
led hygiene promotion activities are priorities.
Protection In Thailand, the provision of targeted assistance
for people with specific needs (PSNs) with acute
vulnerabilities and protection risks on an
individual basis (where possible) needs to be
enhanced
In Thailand, the WASH sector improved access to clean drinking water IRC.
via the installation of close to 20 water tanks (each with a 2,000 litre
capacity) and some PVC pipes for the water supply system. Waste
management was also improved via the construction of a waste
collection station and distribution of garbage bags to refugees.
In Thailand, PSNs were identified in the TSAs and provided assistive Humanity & Inclusion.
devices such as prostheses.

Education In Thailand, strengthening quality, inclusive In Thailand, reading corners have been set up in the TSAs to support Save the Children.
learning opportunities is a priority. learning. This was complemented by the distribution of
educational material to volunteer teachers.

Multi-purpose While CRIs remain the most common In Myanmar, UNHCR and partners delivered MPCA to 12,716 people
cash assistance distribution modality in Myanmar, direct MPCA and cash assistance to 643 people with specific needs in Kachin, Shan
(MPCA) is the preferred modality of forcibly displaced (North), Shan (South), Kayah, Kayin and Mon States and Bago (East)
and stateless people, where implementation is and Tanintharyi Regions.
feasible. Currently, UNHCR provides one-time
MPCA to enable affected people to meet their
basic needs and mitigate protection risks while
providing a minimum level of dignity in
emergencies.

Community-based UNHCR is prioritising the implementation of In Myanmar’s South-East (Shan State (South), UNHCR and
projects (CBPs) CBPs in Myanmar to address the needs partners finished constructing a school library benefiting some 100
expressed by local communities. UNHCR students.
encourages communities to take ownership
by identifying, designing and implementing such However, due to the dynamic security situation, most of the
projects. UNHCR also teaches communities how current and ongoing CBPs have either been put on hold or cancelled.
to maintain them.
UNHCR is grateful for the critical support provided by the following donors, who have contributed to our Myanmar situation response:
Australia | Canada | Denmark | European Union | France | Germany | Ireland | Japan | Korea | Norway | Saudi Arabia | Sweden | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States of America |
UN Joint Programme | UN CERF | Education Cannot Wait
With the support of the following organizations and private sector partners:
Private donors Qatar | Private donors United Arab Emirates
For the latest funding update, please see here.
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