* Since 6 April IDPs have been allowed to return to t heir damaged houses to search through debris in Meikhtil a prior to land clearance in preparation for rebuildi ng homes. * As a result of the Government-led ?family reunifica tion process? several persons have been reunited with fa mily members. IDPs sheltering in monasteries are now relocated to two schools (BEMS 2 and BEPS 16) whils t others will be relocated from four schools to train ing centers..... According to the updated Government figures release d on 9 April, the total number of IDPs in seven cam ps in Meikhtila currently stands at 8,441. As a result of the family reunion process, begun on 27 March, som e people have relocated from camps to settle with family mem bers whilst others have returned to their homes. Mo reover, the Government has relocated some IDPs from schools to the Transportation and Communication Training Cente r in preparation for classes to resume in June. Further movements of those who lost their homes and were te mporarily housed in monasteries are now reported to be settli ng into two schools (BEPS 16 and BEMS 2) as they aw ait a return to their homes. This process of relocation to shelters is expected to be completed in the comi ng days. On 2 April unconfirmed reports from local residents estimate Meikhtila township and more located in Sue Lay Kone in Myit Tahr towns hip. with assessment to these areas, in collaboration wi th the government The official Government figures on the number of houses by arson sits at 1,594. Starting on 6 April, family members have been allow ed to return to their properties and search for personal belongings before the debris an d land No further reports of unrest have been recorded to normal, although IDPs report that they are cautious and there remains a sense of a maintains a state of emergency for the imposed following the unrest in late March Similarly, no further incidents have been reported Region. As is the case in Meikhtila, the Nattalin, Okpo and Zigon townships of Bago that security measures are in place and the Government is reporting more than on accusations of inciting the unrest. On 3 April the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Wunna Maung Lwin, in Nay Pyi Taw where he outlined the Government?s position most recent information on government contributions and private donations. Humanitarian Response Food Needs: Inter- agency rapid assessment reco oil, and salt, to guarantee standards of assistance women is also prioritized. Response: The WFP team is in place and co allocations 15 day rations to all displaced persons , this includes bags of salt, and 46 bags of nutrition powder food is being distributed by private donors, community based orga nizations and Government rice and instant noodles or snacks). Gaps & Constraints: Ensure regular food distribution in back to their homes and assistance to host families has yet to be determined. Meikhtila, Myanmar from local residents estimate d 3,000 IDP may be sheltering in Yin Daw within and more located in Sue Lay Kone in Myit Tahr towns hip. Agencies are on stand with assessment to these areas, in collaboration wi th the government..."