SITUATION OVERVIEW as of 21 March
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Close to 700 000 Rohingya refugees have entered Bangladesh since 25 August 2017 (at least 90% of the total Rohingya population of northern Rakhine).
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The vast majority of new arrivals are located in the densely populated Kutupalong-Balukali agglomeration, known as the “Mega Camp”. There is a serious risk of flooding and landslides, due to the fast approaching cyclone and monsoon season.
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The Diphtheria outbreak in camps continues, although from the number of new cases being reported, a flattening trend has been observed. Until 23 February, a total of 5,764 suspected cases were reported.
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Since 2012, 120 000 Rohingya have been displaced in Central Rakhine IDP sites and another 200 000 Rohingya are living in villages with highly restricted movement.