"The UN's Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim in Myanmar has released a statement marking a 'bleak milestone' in the country, with 3 million people now internally displaced. An intensification in conflict at the end of 2023 has led to displacement rising by 50% in just six months. 2.7 million of those displaced have fled their homes in the wake of the 2021 Myanmar military coup d'état. This means that displacement since the military takeover has increased by 900%. About a third of those displaced are children. There are 18.6 million people in need in Myanmar -- the fifth largest number globally. However, the UN's Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), which requires USD 994 million in 2024, is only funded at 5%, severely limiting the response. With cyclone season approaching, additional resources are urgently needed to save lives. ECHO's initial allocation for Myanmar is EUR 19.9 million..."