Core Points - The European Union announced an additional humanitarian aid of €29 million to Myanmar and Bangladesh to address humanitarian needs for both internally displaced persons in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees [1][2] Group 1: Humanitarian Aid Allocation - The EU will allocate €15 million to Myanmar, with €12 million aimed at supporting communities affected by conflict and €3 million for Rohingya individuals fleeing to Bangladesh [1] - Additionally, the EU will provide €14 million in development aid to support communities in Bangladesh hosting Rohingya refugees, particularly in the Cox's Bazar refugee camp [1] Group 2: Context and Background - This new aid comes as part of nearly €50 million in humanitarian assistance provided by the EU to Myanmar and over €32 million to Bangladesh this year [1] - The Rohingya crisis began in August 2017, leading to over 700,000 Rohingya fleeing to Cox's Bazar, where over 1 million currently reside, facing a risk of collapse in the overall aid system due to funding shortages [1][2] - The humanitarian situation has worsened following a strong earthquake in Myanmar in March, exacerbating challenges in basic public services such as health, education, and drinking water [2]
欧盟向缅甸和孟加拉国追加2900万欧元人道主义援助
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-12-17 02:17