Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (2 - 8 February 2021)
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MYANMAR
As the political crisis develops in Myanmar, the UN and humanitarian partners are seeking all possible ways to ensure the continuation of humanitarian and COVID-19 related assistance to almost 1 million people affected by conflicts and natural disasters in Myanmar.
Meanwhile the impact of ongoing conflict on civilians has continued. On 5 February, clashes broke out between Kokang Border Guard Force and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army in Lashio and Laukkaing in northern Shan. The fighting reportedly resulted in 9 civilians killed and 8 more injured. Another 4 civilians were reportedly killed and 5 injured due to a landmine explosion in Manton Township in northern Shan on 4 February. In Rakhine, an unexploded ordnance killed a 14-year-old boy and injured two boys in Buthidaung Township, also on 4 February. Humanitarian partners were unable to verify the details of all inci