Manipur govt to set up shelter home for Myanmar refugees in Moreh: Refugees promise to return once unrest ends in Myanmar

Taking swift action after taking cognizance of entry of Myanmar nationals to Manipur, 3 ministers of the N Biren Singh cabinet rushed to the Haolenphai village of Moreh sub-division in Tengnoupal district, to interact with the refugees taking shelter there. The ministerial delegation comprised of Tribal Affairs and Hills minister Letpao Haokip, Awangbow Newmai, IFCD Minister and Education minister Th Basanta Singh.

Over 31,500 Myanmar- Bangladesh refugees take refuge in Mizoram, Govt releases Rs 3.8 cr as relief

The state government has released over Rs. 3.8 crore as relief for Myanmar nationals and another Rs. 30 lahks for asylum seekers from Bangladesh

Kuki Chin refugees’ influx in to Mizoram continues, another 53 enters state

At least 471 refugees from Chittagong Hill Tracts have taken shelter in Mizoram since November 20 and a large number of them have been relocated from Parva-III village to villages in south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district

No birth and death certificates for illegal immigrants & refugees in Mizoram: State Govt

If any registration of such events has been done mistakenly in the previous years, all such registration and issued certificates are hereby cancelled

Mizo MP seeks entry of Bangladesh refugees

Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena reiterated his appeal to the Centre to allow the entry of asylum seekers from Bangladesh into Mizoram. Speaking at the all-party meeting chaired by Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, ahead of the Union Budget Session, Vanlalvena said Kuki-Chin people from Bangladesh who fled their country were […]

Mizoram makes stand on Myanmar refugees clear

It may be mentioned here that over 30,000 Myanmarese nationals, mostly from Chin state, fled their homes and have taken shelter in Mizoram.

Villagers at Mizoram-Myanmar border prohibits refugees to open shops

The village shop owners also complained that the availability of drugs including heroin increased after the refugees began doing business in Farkawn.

Mizoram govt sends over 200 refugees back to Myanmar

More than 200 refugees from Myanmar’s Rakhine state have been sent back to their country from Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. The repatriation was conducted under the supervision of Lawngltai Deputy Commissioner Shashanka Ala, state police and Assam Rifles in accordance with the direction of the Union Home Ministry. A total of 219 refugees were sent back […]