UN Warns Nearly 40% of Over 3.4 Million Displaced in Myanmar Are Children Amid Escalating Conflict and Climate Disasters" 

The UN reports that nearly 40% of the 3.4 million displaced in Myanmar are children, as conflict and climate-related disasters worsen. Since the military coup in 2021, armed uprisings have displaced millions, with Typhoon Yagi in September adding to the crisis. Children face extreme risks, including violence, lack of healthcare, and disrupted education. The use of deadly weapons in civilian areas, including airstrikes and landmines, has further endangered children's safety. At least 650 children have been killed or wounded in the ongoing violence.