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Mizoram to ignore Centre order, says 'won't collect biometric data of Myanmar refugees'
September 29, 2023 9:25 am
With tribals in state sharing ethnic bond with the refugees, MNF govt admits issue to play out in coming polls, says can't share data that will be used to “push them out”
As Myanmar crisis simmers on, sentiments stay in favour of refugees in Mizoram
January 19, 2023 8:57 pm
Young Mizo Association's Lalnuntluanga says it is about time Centre took a stand on this “like they have for Hindu refugees” through CAA.
YMA asks Mizoram govt to build 'compact' camps for Myanmar nationals
October 29, 2022 10:05 am
More than 30,300 Myanmar nationals have taken shelter in different parts of Mizoram since February last year, as per official estimates.
How Mizoram has set up a de facto asylum regime for Myanmar refugees
October 04, 2022 5:55 pm
The state government, local NGOs, local churches, international humanitarian organisations, and sometimes the refugees themselves, are working in tandem to ensure asylum seekers have basic amenities. But Mizoram may not have the resources for continuing assistance
Mizoram government issues identity cards to Myanmar refugees
April 11, 2022 10:15 pm
“These are temporary identity cards that include their name, age, place of origin and their current residence. We have issued the cards for the safety of the refugees as well as easier identification,” said Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana.
Mizoram extends Covid-19 vaccination to Myanmar refugees
November 14, 2021 7:36 am
According to official state government records, there are at least 14,254 refugees across 11 districts of Mizoram as of November 12.
Thousands flee Myanmar for India amid fears of a growing refugee crisis
October 20, 2021 8:55 am
The Tatmadaw, as the Myanmar military is known, has targeted areas that are home to thousands of armed civilians who call themselves the People’s Defense Force.
A law student, a 93-yr-old refugee, and a Covid centre bond
May 09, 2021 8:25 am
To 24-year-old C T Ramnunmawii Parte, the 93-year-old refugee from Myanmar she nursed for 10 days is now “pi-pi (grandmother in Mizo)”. For “pi-pi”, who doesn’t want to be named because of her uncertain status, Parte is “an angel that god sent to me”.
Manipur HC orders safe passage to seven Myanmar nationals to approach UNHCR
May 03, 2021 10:02 pm
“They fled the country of their origin under imminent threat to their lives and liberty. In such a situation, insisting that they first answer for admitted violations of our domestic laws...would be palpably inhuman,” the bench observed.
In halls, safehouses, Myanmar nationals pray India does not send them back: ‘will be killed’
March 31, 2021 8:32 am
The country has erupted in protests since Myanmar’s elected government was deposed on February 1 with Saturday being the deadliest day with 90 killed.
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