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The volatile situation in Myanmar following the 01 February 2021 coup has resulted in increased displacement both within the country and across borders, including into Thailand
Humanitarian actors stand ready to support the Royal Thai Government (RTG)’s efforts to receive Myanmar refugees fleeing at this time to ensure that they receive the protection they need
Agencies have taken a number of key preparedness actions to ensure that complementary activities are delivered in a timely and coordinated manner
Latest Situation Overview
The security situation in southeast Myanmar continues to be tense due to clashes between the Tatmadaw and the Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs), with indiscriminate mortar shelling and deployment of armed forces reported in various locations. Access to humanitarian assistance remains challenging in the context of an increase in displacement in southern Shan State to an estimated 28,000 people, in addition to some 101,100 displaced in Kayah State and 47,600 displaced in Karen State, which continues to highlight the need for preparedness measures on the Thai side by humanitarian actors in coordination with the RTG in Bangkok and in the border provinces. A ceasefire announced on 15 June by the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) in Kayah State reportedly enabled the delivery of some community-led assistance in some border areas where internally displaced persons (IDPs) remain. While other groups in the Thai-Myanmar border areas have reportedly returned to the inner areas of Myanmar, they have not necessarily been able to return to their villages and therefore continue to be displaced. Regarding the group of some 400 individuals who returned to Pa Lu in Karen State during 03-06 June after being temporarily hosted in Mae Sot District, it has been reported that all individuals have been able to return to their homes.
As per the latest official figure reported by the ThaiMyanmar Border Command Center (Mae Hong Son Province) on 12 June there continues to be 0 individuals remaining in temporary safety areas in MHS Province. A request submitted by several CSOs to the Thai authorities to provide material support in the temporary safety areas via the Royal Thai Army (RTA) remains pending and as of 29 June and humanitarian actors have not yet formally been granted access.
Meanwhile, according to various media reports, the arrest by Thai authorities of Myanmar nationals attempting to enter Thailand irregularly through Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces continue to take place on a regular basis with no systematic identification of people in need of international protection.