Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14pm on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday International
The United Nations (UN) warns Myanmar is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, with over 18 million people, or one-third of the population, requiring aid. The situation has worsened since the 2021 military coup, with displacement, healthcare interruptions, food insecurity, and child vulnerability. Mass displacement affects 2.6 million, escalating conflict adding 660,000 since late October. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs seeks $1 billion in donations for 2024, emphasizing the urgent need to prevent Myanmar from becoming a forgotten emergency after significant underfunding in 2023.
