Highlights 1-31 July 2016
Bangladesh: A total of 16 Bangla-deshi returnees contacted a local NGO ‘Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sang-ha (TMSS)’ for skills development training. IOM cooperated with the TMSS and the returnees so that they can avail themselves of this oppor-tunity and develop their skills. In July, there were no Bangladeshi returnees. To date, IOM has provided return assistance to 2,679 Bangladeshis.
Indonesia: As of 31 July, there are a total of 257 migrants (253 Myanmar Muslims from Rakhine State and four Bangladeshis) throughout five shelters in Aceh and North Sumatra. IOM con-tinued to support multi-sectoral activi-ties for migrants and governmental partners. During the month of Rama-dan, IOM distributed clothing packages for all migrants observing Eid celebrations.
Thailand: IOM provided humanitarian assistance to 343 migrants (327 Myan-mar Muslims from Rakhine State and 16 Bangladeshi migrants) in seven Immigra-tion Detention Centres, five Shelters for Children and Families, and five Welfare Protection Centres for Victims of Traf-ficking in Thailand. Of the 343 migrants, 68 are female adults, 131 are male adults, and 144 are children.
Situation Overview
At least 5,543 persons who departed from Myanmar and Bangladesh managed to disembark in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand, between 10 May and 30 July 2015. Embarkation recommenced on 20 September and at least 1,500 persons departed from Myanmar and Bangladesh from September to December 2015.
600 stranded Myanmar Muslims from Rakhine State and Bangladeshis remain in shelters and Immigration Detention Centres in Indonesia and Thailand. IOM continues to provide shelter support, non-food items, health screenings, WASH support, and psychosocial support.
2,679 Bangladeshis who disembarked after 10 May in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand returned to Bangladesh under IOM’s AVR Programme and Government agreements.