MYANMAR SOLDIERS
From flowers to guns: Women's struggle against military conscription in Myanmar
Thousands of people are fleeing Myanmar due to the military junta's announcement of conscription to bolster its forces against armed groups challenging its power. The exodus is driven by fear of forced recruitment, with reports of human rights abuses and violence against women. The situation worsened after the 2021 coup, leading to widespread displacement and unrest. Women, in particular, face increased risks of trafficking, exploitation, and discrimination.
Inside the illicit trade of exotic animals from Myanmar to India
The civil war in Myanmar and resultant anarchy in border areas have given a new life to the smuggling of wildlife—from marmoset monkeys to green anacondas—to India. A complex network of wildlife smuggling involving exotic animals from various countries being trafficked through Myanmar to Indian metro cities like Kolkata.
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Indian elections focus on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and Akhand Bharat. Some particularly eager voters, or perhaps politicians, may even contemplate expanding their focus to include other territories, whether disputed or not. Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are among the potential areas of interest for such ambitions.
Registration of biometric data for over 5K illegal immigrants in Manipur from Myanmar completed: CM N Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has confirmed that out of 5457 illegal immigrants detected from Myanmar, 5173 have been registered. The deportation process is underway, with 77 illegal migrants, including 55 women and five children, deported to their country since March 8. The Myanmar nationals fled to Manipur after the Military junta seized power in February 2021. Since then, over 5,000 Myanmar nationals have taken shelter in Manipur, while over 32,000 have taken shelter in Mizoram.
Manipur: 38 'illegal' immigrants from Myanmar deported
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on the X : “Without any discrimination, we have completed the first phase of deportation of illegal immigrants from Myanmar with 38 more immigrants leaving Manipur, India, today through Moreh.” He said : “A total of 77 illegal immigrants have been deported in the first phase. One Indian national was also brought back from Myanmar during the handover ceremony.
UK's India Gate to commemorate role of Indian soldiers from World Wars
Brighton approved an annual event at India Gate to honor Indian soldiers in World Wars, unveiled in 1921 at Royal Pavilion. Recognizes Undivided Indian Ex-Services Association. Reflects city's international reputation.
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Bangladesh foreign minister discusses with NSA Doval 'worrying' security situation in Myanmar
The worsening security conditions in Myanmar are a cause for concern for both India and Bangladesh, as they have the potential to affect regional peace and stability, stated Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday, shortly after discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Myanmar flies back remaining 92 soldiers from Mizoram
On Wednesday, Myanmar Army authorities repatriated their remaining 92 soldiers from Mizoram, India. The soldiers, seeking refuge since January 17 due to Arakan Army militants capturing their camps, were airlifted in two sorties.
Myanmar plane, on mission to fly back soldiers, crashes in Mizoram
Eight crew members were injured after a Myanmar Air Force aircraft skidded off the Lengpui airport in Mizoram's capital Aizawl. The aircraft had come to Lengpui airport to transport back 92 Myanmar soldiers. Aviation regulator DGCA has ordered a probe into the accident. After the accident, all Lengpui airport-bound flights were either cancelled or diverted. Of the 14 who were on board the aircraft, eight were injured while six were safe. Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma had said that soldiers of Myanmar keep coming seeking shelter and around 450 army personnel were sent back.
India sends back 184 Myanmar soldiers who fled to Mizoram
184 Myanmarese soldiers were sent back to their country after fleeing to Mizoram following gunfights with an ethnic insurgent group. The soldiers had entered Bandukbanga village at the India-Myanmar-Bangladesh trijunction and approached the Assam Rifles. Their camp was overrun and captured by 'Arakan Army' fighters, prompting their flight to Mizoram. A total of 276 soldiers entered Mizoram, with 184 sent back on Monday and the remaining 92 to be repatriated on Tuesday. This brings the total number of Myanmar soldiers fleeing to Mizoram to 635.
Myanmar army plane crashes at Mizoram airport
A military aircraft from Myanmar crashed at Lengpui airport in Mizoram. Out of the 14 individuals on board, eight sustained injuries, while the remaining six are reported to be safe. The incident is said to have occurred during the landing of the Burmese army plane. Further investigations are anticipated to provide more details and insights into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
276 Myanmar soldiers who took refuge in Mizoram will be repatriated soon
An official in Mizoram said 276 Myanmar soldiers with their arms and ammunition reached Bandukbanga Village situated on the Mizoram-Myanmar-Bangladesh border trijunction, in southernmost Lawngtlai district on Wednesday afternoon.They are now being taken care of by the Assam Rifles at their Parva camp in Lawngtlai district.
416 Myanmarese military personnel entered India, keeping close watch: Army Chief
The anti-junta groups have reportedly taken control of several key towns, military bases near Myanmar's border with India and the volatile situation has forced scores of Myanmarese citizens to take refuge in Mizoram.
Indian Army chief says 416 Myanmar soldiers crossed into India in 2 months
India's army chief, General Manoj Pande, revealed that over 400 Myanmar Army personnel entered India through the porous border in the last two months. The incursions coincide with ongoing clashes between rebel forces and the Myanmar junta. Facing a significant challenge, Myanmar's military rulers grapple with coordinated offensives by ethnic minority forces, resulting in the capture of towns and military posts. Despite the incursions, Indian authorities have been promptly repatriating Myanmar troops crossing the border.
Myanmar confirms that a key northeastern city near China has been seized by an armed ethnic alliance
The Three Brotherhood Alliance, comprising the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, and the Arakan Army, is not officially designated as a terrorist organization.
Myanmar armed ethnic groups claim key northern town
Dozens of armed ethnic minority groups have battled Myanmar's military since independence from Britain in 1948. An armed alliance of ethnic minority groups in Myanmar claimed late Friday to have captured a northern town notorious for online scam operations in another blow to the embattled junta.
Four Manipur police personnel and three BSF soldiers injured in attacks by militants
Reacting to the escalating violence, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) and Committee on Tribal unity (CoTU) have declared 24-hour shutdown in all Kuki-Zo areas (from midnight of January 3 to Jan 4) to protest against the alleged atrocities of the Meitei state forces and to demand their removal from all Kuki-Zo districts.
151 fleeing Myanmar soldiers flown home after refugee stay in Mizoram
According to officials, the Myanmar soldiers on Friday fled to Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district with their arms and ammunition, and approached the Assam Rifles after their camps near the India-Myanmar border were overrun by the Arakan Army fighters.
151 Myanmar soldiers, who fled to Mizoram, to be repatriated soon
An official in Aizawl said that necessary formalities, including biometric processes, are being done and the authorities concerned are in touch with the higher authorities to get clearance to repatriate the Myanmar Army personnel.
151 Myanmar soldiers cross over to Mizoram
Around 151 Tatmadaw (Myanmar army) personnel entered on late Friday in Mizoram-Myanmar border Tuisentlang village in southernmost Mizoram's Lawngtlai district. They fled their camps in Chin state of Myanmar adjoining Mizoram after the Arakan Army (AA) militants overran and captured the military camp.
30 more Myanmar soldiers airlifted to Moreh from Mizoram
Indian Air Force helicopters have airlifted 104 Myanmar army personnel from Mizoram to Moreh in Manipur, including 30 more who surrendered before the Assam Rifles/Mizoram Police. The situation in Mizoram remains tense due to recent clashes between rebel groups and military junta in Myanmar's Chin State. The situation is further tense in Mizoram due to the recent airstrike by the Myanmar army.
30 more Myanmar soldiers who fled to Mizoram repatriated to their country
A senior official in Mizoram who do not want to be named told ET, “ 30 soldiers, including an officer, had fled to Tuipang village in Mizoram’s Siaha district on Tuesday after their camps at Motupi in Chin state were captured by armed pro-democracy forces.Two Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters on Wednesday afternoon airlifted the 30 soldiers from Mizoram's Siaha district to Manipur’s Moreh town, where they were handed over to Myanmar’s military authority.”
29 Myanmar soldiers after their camp at Tuibual in Chin state was captured by the civilian armed forces was repatriated on Sunday
Officials said that despite attempts on Friday and Saturday bad weather conditions across Mizoram prevented the Indian Air Force (IAF) from airlifting them out of the state. Due to cyclonic storm "Midhili" triggered by a deep depression over Bay of Bengal, various northeastern states including Mizoram on Friday witnessed moderate to heavy rain badly affecting the normal life. The sky has been very cloudy on Saturday.
29 Myanmar soldiers who crossed over to India after gunfight sent back
Twenty-nine Myanmarese soldiers, who fled to Mizoram following intense gunfights with militia group People's Defence Force (PDF), were sent back to their country on Sunday, an official said. With these, a total of 74 Myanmar army personnel, who crossed over to India after their camps were overrun by militia groups in the recent gunfight, have been escorted back to their country.
Mizoram: Bad weather causes trouble in evacuation of 29 Myanmar soldiers
Inclement weather caused obstacles in evacuating 29 Myanmar soldiers, including a major and a captain fled to Mizoram after their camp in Myanmar. Officials said that despite attempts on Friday and Saturday bad weather conditions across Mizoram prevented the Indian Air Force (IAF) from airlifting them out of the state.
Twenty-nine more Myanmarese soldiers cross over to Mizoram
Mizoram’s Inspector General of Police Headquarters, Lalbiakthanga Khiangte said that 29 more Myanmar Army soldiers, including the two officers, fled to Mizoram’s Champhai district and approached the police. "We have handed over them to the Assam Rifles. They are now under the custody of the para-military force. Assam Rifles after consulting with their higher authorities would take suitable steps,” he said.
Two more Myanmar soldiers enter Mizoram
There has been a fresh influx of refugees from Myanmar into Mizoram since Sunday after the Myanmar Army engaged in a fierce clash with the pro-democratic force, Chinland Defence Force (CDF). Over 5,000 refugees have taken shelter in Mizoram as of Tuesday.
42 Myanmar soldiers who crossed over into India held
Over 5,000 Myanmar nationals had crossed over to Mizoram till Tuesday following clashes between the Myanmar Army and Chinland Defence Force. The fresh refugee influx started on Sunday. "As many as about 20 refugees are injured. Eight of them were taken to Aizawl for better medical treatment. The rest are in Champhai. One of the injured died on Monday evening," Khiangte said.
40 Myanmar soldiers who fled to Mizoram sent back
"Forty Myanmarese soldiers fled to Zokhawthar and approached Mizoram police on Monday, while three others did the same on Tuesday," the official told PTI. He said around 40 Myanmar soldiers were handed over to Assam Rifles, which in turn handed them over to the Myanmar military government at Tamu in Myanmar on Tuesday.
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