Influx of Myanmar nationals to Mizoram continues unabated amid pandemic

The influx of Myanmar nationals into the Indian territory continues unabated, as violence escalates in various parts of Myanmar following the military coup in February this year. According to a recent report, the number of Myanmar nationals intruding into Mizoram border has skyrocketed to over 15,000 in the last month. Over 700 people from Myanmar, mostly […]

Mizoram allocates funds for relief to Myanmar refugees

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Tuesday that his government has sanctioned money for providing relief to the people from Myanmar who have taken refuge in the state. During an interaction with leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) over the provision of relief to the Myanmar nationals, Zoramthanga said that the state government […]

Repatriation attempt fails as minor Rohingya girl refused entry in Myanmar

Attempts to repatriate a Myanmar national at Manipur’s Border town Moreh failed, after Myanmar Immigration Officials refused to take back the civilian until they receive directions from their superiors. Rozy Akhtar, a minor Myanmar national suspected to be a victim of human trafficking was brought to India from Bangladesh illegally some years ago. Although the […]

Manipur withdraws earlier order to ‘politely turn away’ Myanmar refugees

The Manipur government issued a circular to the Deputy Commissioners of districts bordering Myanmar not to open camps to provide food and shelter to refugees fleeing the neighbouring country after the coup but withdrew it three days later to avoid potential public anger. In the advisory issued to the DCs of Chandel, Tengoupal, Kamjong, Ukhrul […]

Candlelight vigil held in Moreh in solidarity with Myanmar

Extending their solidarity to the protesters in Myanmar, Student organizations, human rights groups and women’s organizations under the aegis of Kuki Inpi Manipur on Monday organized a candlelight vigil programme at the Indo-Myanmar border town Moreh in Manipur. The candlelight vigil was organized at the office complex of the Hill Tribal Council in Moreh and […]

Mizoram delegation meets MoS Home Nityanand Rai to discuss issues concerning Myanmar refugees

With specific instructions from Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, a high-level four member team comprising of MPs C Lalrosanga and K Vanlalvena as well as State Planning Board Vice Chairman H Rammawi and MNF Adviser Rosangzuala called on Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai at his office on Friday and discussed issues concerning relief […]

Myanmar cops who fled to Mizoram say they defied orders to fire on protesters

Policemen from Myanmar who have crossed over to Indian state Mizoram said that the military in Myanmar had ordered them to open fire on civilian protesters opposed to the military coup in the southeast Asian nation. Defying such orders, several policemen have crossed over to Mizoram. Northeast Live caught up with some such policemen from […]

Myanmar crisis: Mizoram MP seeks Centre’s intervention, urges MHA to protect refugees

Mizoram Rajya Sabha Member K Vanlalvena on Tuesday during the Zero Hour in the Parliament, urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider the plight of protesters against military rule in Myanmar and relax its policy towards Myanmar refugees crossing over into India. An official release said, Vanlalvena informed the House that over 300 Myanmar […]

Myanmar coup: Mizoram witnesses influx of refugees as hundreds seek asylum

Over 380 Myanmar nationals, including women and children have so far sneaked into Mizoram seeking refuge since late February, following the military coup and subsequent crackdown on pro-democratic movements in Myanmar As per reports, a total of 383 people from Myanmar have already entered five districts of Mizoram, of which 297 were already verified while […]