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Philippines - Conflict

published on 25/04/2024
  • Since April 8, armed clashes have been taking place in Maguindanao province, between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and other ISIS-inspired groups. 
  • At least 13,000 people are displaced in the municipalities of Mamasapano, Shariff Aguak, Datu Salibo, Sharif Saidona Mustafa, Datu Piang, and Datu Odin Sinsuat. 
  • DG ECHO partners have launched rapid needs assessments and initial relief distribution. However, access remains intermittent due to security concerns. 
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Mali - Conflict, impact on civilians, protection incidents

published on 23/04/2024
  • On April 16, 110 civilians on board of three buses were kidnapped by a jihadist group at the road connecting the localities of Bandiagara and Bankass in central Mali. The civilian men continue to be detained.
  • Across Mali, protection incidents continue to rise, and civilians are increasingly targeted. Protection partners report an increase of more than 500% in the number of incidents during January 2024 compared to January 2023. The overall tendency in 2024 shows a significant increment of protection incidents, particularly in the central regions of Mali (source: ACLED). 
  • Under the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), protection is one of the main areas of concern. USD 82.8 million are requested to assist 1.6 million people in need of protection assistance in Mali. However, the sector is only funded at 12.95%; the overall HRP is funded up to 8.8%.
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Thailand, Myanmar- Assistance to displaced people

published on 22/04/2024
  • Following conflict between the opposition groups KNLA/PDF allies and the State Administration Council troops in Myawaddy's 2nd Friendship Bridge on the Myawaddy-Mae Sot border on 19-20 April, 2,950 people crossed to Thailand. They were welcomed by the Thai military and accommodated in the five new Temporary Safety Areas (TSA) established at Mae Sot district, where humanitarian organisations have access to provide assistance.
  • To date, the total affected population is 3,027 people in six TSAs in Tak Province. The current situation is extemely volatile in Myanmar, so the influx, with already 1,255 people returning to Myanmar, is likely to continue.
  • DG ECHO Partners (IRC, UNHCR, IOM) and local authorities are working together to provide assistance.