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Kachin

The number of registered IDPs staying in camps across Kachin and northern Shan reached approximately 88,000, including over 50,000 (57.6 per cent) in areas beyond Government control. Many have been displaced for up to two years, triggering renewed and additional needs for provision of basic services, livelihood and protection. The most urgent needs in displaced communities include education, health care, renovation of shelter, replacement of NFIs and WASH facilities. There have not been significant returns and many obstacles remain including the security situation and landmines.

In June 2013, a 10-truck relief convoy provided food, household kits, inter-agency emergency health kits and hygiene and sanitation materials to over 4,800 IDPs in Maija Yang and Lwegel.