23/02/2021 (Agence Europe) – The European Union will mobilise €39 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations in Myanmar and Bangladesh, in particular the Rohingya, announced the European Commission on Tuesday 23 February. “The recent military overthrow of the legitimate government in Myanmar risks worsening the already dire humanitarian crisis faced by displaced and conflict-affected populations. In Bangladesh, the Covid-19 crisis is aggravating the already difficult conditions experienced by almost one million Rohingya refugees in camps and for host communities”, according to Commissioner Janez Lenarčič. Humanitarian organisations in Bangladesh will receive €24.5 million, and €11.5 million will go to Myanmar to provide food, shelter, health services, water and sanitation for the most vulnerable, as well as education and protection for the Rohingya. Three million euros will address the protection needs of stateless Rohingya in other countries in the region. (AN)