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Myanmar refugee crisis hits Manipur, over 6,000 take shelter in the state
Indiatodayne | 18/12/2023 09:50 AM | Click to read full article
Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh reported that around 6,000 individuals from Myanmar have sought refuge after violence broke out in the neighbouring country. The refugees began crossing into Manipur seeking safety after a military coup in Myanmar in 2021. However, their quest for peace was met with further turmoil as they found themselves caught amid ethnic conflicts between the Kukis and Meiteis in Manipur that erupted in May.