Photo Credit: Refugees International
06/13/2005

Refugees International traveled to Nepal in June to assess conditions for internally displaced persons fleeing as a result of the decade long conflict between the Government and Maoist insurgents. The conflict has led to a breakdown of economic and social structures so people remaining in rural areas are increasingly vulnerable. It is estimated that there are around 200,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nepal and up to two million Nepalis who have crossed into India. Both wealthy and poor individuals have become IDPs. Many end up in district headquarters or larger towns with almost no access to assistance.