Return refugees myanmar may consider escapees previous year
According to various sources, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), here are some statistics on refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar (also known as Burma) who may have considered escaping or fleeing their country in the previous year:
Refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar (2020):
- According to the UNHCR, there were approximately 1.1 million refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar living in neighboring countries as of December 2020.
- The majority of these refugees and asylum seekers are from the Rohingya ethnic minority group, who have been fleeing violence and persecution in Myanmar's Rakhine State since 2017.
- In 2020, an estimated 23,000 new refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar arrived in neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Breakdown by country:
- Bangladesh: As of December 2020, there were approximately 860,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh, with around 15,000 new arrivals in 2020.
- Thailand: In 2020, an estimated 3,000 new refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar arrived in Thailand, bringing the total number of refugees and asylum seekers in the country to around 10,000.
- Malaysia: In 2020, an estimated 2,000 new refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar arrived in Malaysia, bringing the total number of refugees and asylum seekers in the country to around 15,000.
Reasons for fleeing:
- The majority of refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar flee due to violence, persecution, and human rights abuses, particularly against the Rohingya ethnic minority group.
- Other reasons for fleeing include poverty, lack of access to education and healthcare, and political instability.
Challenges:
- Refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar face numerous challenges, including limited access to basic services such as food, shelter, and healthcare, as well as social and economic marginalization.
- Many refugees and asylum seekers are also at risk of trafficking, exploitation, and abuse, particularly women and children.
It's important to note that these numbers are estimates and may vary depending on the source and methodology used. Additionally, the situation for refugees and asylum seekers from Myanmar is constantly evolving, and new arrivals and departures may occur at any time.