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- October 04, 2024
Saw Shin May
Narinjara News, 28 May 2024
The internally displaced persons (IDPs) informed
Narinjara News that they urgently need shelters in the IDP camps due to the
recent rain in Ponnagyun locality of Arakan State.
"It's raining now and it makes cooking very
difficult. During the night hours, we can't sleep. The rain and wind have torn
the tarpaulins. We can't afford to buy food items or any other shelters,"
said U Aung Myint, the in-charge of Myat Lay IDP camp.
He added that the IDP camp was established in 2019 and
it currently houses more than 130 families (around 700 people) who came
from Sittwe, Kyauktaw, Ponnagyun and Maungdaw townships.
Ma Mya Than Aye, in-charge of Pan Ni Lar IDP
camp, also stated that the roofs of many houses are now covered with tarpaulins
and straw. The recent rain and strong winds have damaged many of those houses.
"When it rains, it deteriorates the living
conditions. During the night rainfall, we have to seek refuge in
safer places. The children and elderly persons face more difficulties,”
she added.
In the third week of May, around 6,000 tarpaulins were
donated to Pan Ni Lar IDP camp.
"The number of tarpaulins was not enough for
everyone in the camp. Only five families were initially provided tarpaulins for
use. However, all the families need the tarpaulins,” she asserted.
Established in November 2023, the IDP camp comprises
85 households (with a population of 307) from Ywar Haung, Myo Thit and San Pya
wards under Ponnagyun township.
In Ponnagyun, the IDPs are taking shelter in the
makeshift tents, set up in schools, monasteries as well as on roadsides in
various villages including Myat Lay, Pan Ni Lar, Tha Yet Cho, Aung Phyu Pyin,
Kyan Khin and Ga Nan Taung.