1 October 2022

Situation Report in English on Myanmar about Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Education and more; published on 1 Oct 2022 by OCHA.

Local and international humanitarian partners have been working to meet the basic needs of affected people however access to displaced people has become increasingly difficult. Since May, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has also been pushing to introduce a parallel registration and travel notification system for humanitarian actors in Rakhine and this has resulted in additional interference in the implementation of humanitarian activities. The UN is advocating for restrictions to be eased for humanitarian activities and for expedited access through checkpoints for humanitarian actors delivering critical assistance. The use of heavy weapons, airstrikes, landmines and mortar shelling has been seen in multiple townships, mainly in Maungdaw, Rathedaung and Buthidaung in northern Rakhine; and Mrauk-U, Kyauktaw, and Minbya in central Rakhine. More than 1 million people have been internally displaced since the 2021 military takeover, bringing the total number of internally displaced people (IDPs) to more than 1.3 million across the country, as of 26 September 2022, according to latest UN figures. The actual number is likely to be higher due to underreporting as a result of access constraints, insecurity, and telecommunication challenges. The conflict has led to the deaths of more than 2,316 people, including an estimated 188 children,2 and has caused injury to thousands of others. However, a shortfall in funding and access constraints have hindered partners from delivering the range of relief required, leading to significant unmet needs. Local and international humanitarian partners have been rapidly scaling up efforts to respond to pre-existing and emerging needs using creative approaches to overcome access constraints. Malaria drugs are critically needed in light of increasing cases due to the monsoon season. As a result, there are continued concerns about food affordability and availability in the upcoming lean season. This regular update, covering humanitarian developments up to 26 September, is produced by OCHA Myanmar in collaboration with the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group and UN agencies.