The number of internally displaced persons has increased by 100 at a refugee camp in Kyaukme Township, northern Shan State, making a total figure of over 1,600 in this area including Thibaw Township due to armed clashes among local armed groups.

The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) is fighting against the forces of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Shan State Progressive Party (SSPP), and more relief items are needed at IDP camps in this area.

Over 250 have taken shelter in Manli village in the third week of May and more than 300 villagers, including month-old infants in Kaungkaw village of Thibaw Township. They remain stranded at the camps.