Under the Disaster Management Law, acts of terrorism and armed insurgency are classified as disasters due to the severe impact on public safety and livelihoods. As a result, the government has pledged financial aid from the National Disaster Management Fund to support displaced persons affected by terrorist incidents. Each individual will receive a monthly payment of K20,000 from January to December 2025.
Currently, many innocent ethnic residents in various states and regions have been forced to relocate to safer areas due to terrorist attacks and armed insurgency. Having lived and worked in their hometowns for years, they have suffered significant losses, including loss of life, property, and livelihoods. While some have found refuge in secure locations, others remain trapped in unsafe areas, facing grave hardships.
As national brethren, it is a collective duty for all citizens to assist these displaced persons without discrimination based on race, religion, or colour. Due to terrorist activities, many have lost their jobs and homes, enduring immense hardships that only those in such situations can truly understand. Recognizing this crisis, the government has committed to providing one year’s worth of aid to those affected.
To facilitate this support, disaster management funds have been allocated to regional and state government bodies, including the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. Financial aid is being systematically distributed to displaced people based on their respective regions to ensure no one is left out. The list of displaced persons is being meticulously reviewed and submitted for further approval as necessary.
On 17 February, financial aid was provided to internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Hopong, Hsihseng, Pinlaung, Tachilek, and Mongphyat townships in Shan State. Efforts are ongoing to extend this support to ethnic groups displaced in various states and regions through allocated disaster management funds.
The number of displaced individuals seeking refuge in safer areas is expected to reach hundreds of thousands. The violent attacks by terrorists on ethnic people have left many citizens suffering immense hardships, without external support. Those forced to seek temporary shelter face severe difficulties, and it is crucial for the state to provide the best possible support to ensure families receive appropriate aid.
As a nation, everybody must stand together to care for and help displaced people. They are part of the ethnic community, and aid must be distributed to those IDPs to rebuild their lives. Through coordinated efforts and collective solidarity, all Myanmar people can alleviate their suffering and work towards restoring stability and security for all affected citizens.
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