Refugees displaced by conflict in Myanmar now more than 1 million — Radio Free Asia

A child refugee suffering from diarrhea in Sagaing region's Southern Kalemyo township, May 6, 2022. Credit: Citizen journalist

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar has surpassed 1 million people for the first time in the nation’s history, including nearly 700,000 forced to flee conflict and insecurity since the military’s coup in February 2021, according to a new report by the United Nations. In an update published on Tuesday, the United

Conflict since coup pushes Myanmar’s displaced to nearly 900,000 — Radio Free Asia

Kayah war refugees in Southern Shan State's Naungdaw township,  Jan. 30, 2022. Credit: Khu San Oo

Supply paths obstructed. An authorities with the Chin Affairs Federation, who asked to be identified just as Mary, said the junta is actively blocking materials to the location, worsening food scarcities. ” People in the nation are now living in worry. As quickly as the soldiers go into a town, their top priority is to

Widowed mother of 3 says military coup dashed hopes for a better life — Radio Free Asia

Widowed mother of 3 says military coup dashed hopes for a better life — Radio Free Asia

In the end, people couldnt tend to the paddies they had outside the village and had to leave. The soldiers would fire heavy weapons at our village whenever they desired to.” I believed I may be able to send my children to school here and would be able to live in harmony in an IDP

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