World Refugee Day marked with increased desperation for those fleeing conflict in Myanmar

Myanmar refugees across the region are facing increasing desperation as funding for humanitarian assistance declines and host countries tighten restrictions, human rights groups marking World Refugee Day 2025 told DVB on Friday.

“Future levels of funding remain uncertain, which will make it increasingly difficult to provide essential services to refugees,” said Max Morch, the advocacy, communication & reports manager at The Border Consortium (TBC), an agency providing services for 30 years to Myanmar refugees living at nine camps along the 1,501 mile (2,416 km) Myanmar-Thailand border.