Myanmar: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025, Quarter 1 Dashboard (Jan - Mar 2025)

OVERVIEW

The humanitarian situation in Myanmar continued to deteriorate throughout the first quarter of 2025. Over 3.2 million people have been newly displaced since the military takeover in 2021, with total displacement surpassing 3.5 million nationwide as of March 2025. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025 further exacerbated pre-existing humanitarian needs in states and regions already affected by conflict, displacement, and economic hardship.

Fighting was reported in most parts of the country The Northwest remains the epicentre of displacement, hosting nearly half of the country’s displaced population. The Southeast also saw intense violence, with airstrikes, shelling, and ground fighting leading to new displacement and damage to civilian infrastructure. In Rakhine, conflict between the Myanmar Armed Forces and Arakan Army resulted in the displacement (new and existing) of more than 454,000 people by the end of March 2025. In the Northeast, civilians faced daily threats from airstrikes, landmines, and shelling. Protection risks—including arbitrary arrests, forced recruitment, and movement restrictions—further deepened humanitarian needs.

Humanitarian actors struggled to maintain operations in several areas due to active hostilities, road blockages, telecommunications blackouts, and denial of travel authorizations. Across conflict-affected regions, humanitarian aid was routinely blocked or delayed. Between January and March 2025, humanitarian organizations reported a total of 257 access incidents across the country, with military operations accounting for more than 50 per cent thereof.