UN report highlights worsening humanitarian crisis in Myanmar

The situation has further exacerbated the already dire conditions in the country, requiring urgent and life-saving assistance for the affected population.

The report emphasizes that the displacement is primarily fueled by the dual impact of monsoon floods and the persistent conflict between the Myanmar military and pro-democracy forces.

It reveals that an estimated 75,000 civilian properties, including homes, schools, and religious structures, have been reported destroyed in conflict-affected areas.

Landmines pose an additional threat, with casualties reported in every state and region of Myanmar, except Naypyitaw and Yangon.

Danielle Parry, Deputy Head of the OCHA Myanmar office, expressed concern about the risks associated with large population movements in unfamiliar areas. She stated, "People are moving around in large numbers in areas that they're not familiar with. They may not know where there are dangers just lying beneath the ground. It's also an added risk during the monsoon season where there are flooding. Many of these landmines and other explosive devices are able to move around in the floodwater."

The OCHA report issues a warning, stating that the humanitarian situation in Myanmar is deteriorating. It calls on the international community to provide increased support to address the urgent needs of the people affected by the conflict and natural disasters in the country. (ILKHA)