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The plight of the Chin people: Struggling with 2Cs

July 10, 2021 2156

(Photo: IDPs taking shelter in a jungle near the Indian-Myanmar border in Thantlang Township) By Sui Meng Par 10 July 2021 In the morning of 1st February 2021, the majority of Myanmar nationals apparently woke up not knowing what had exactly happened. For some people, the fact of the military staging a coup was left […]Continue Reading

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Bodies may be killed but belief and stand never die

June 26, 2021 1833

(Photo credit to Falam CDM Supporters/FB) Philip Nun Uk Thang Time has gone by but memories of sacrifices made for others never die. Today marks the 45th year of the execution of Salai Tin Maung Oo, the student activist who was the first to be hanged under the junta’s rule in Myanmar’s history. In response […]Continue Reading

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Recent hostilities force over 100 Chin refugees to flee to border

June 16, 2021 1869

[Mizoram News] 15 June 2021 – In the wake of sporadic encounters between Myanmar military and CNF/CDF in Chin State-a short distance away from Farkawn village in Mizoram’s Champhai district at least 120 refugees are now taking shelter in make-shift tents along Tiau River on the international boundary between India and Myanmar. (Photo: Mizoram News)Continue Reading

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‘Myanmar’s Chin state CM has taken shelter in Mizoram’

June 16, 2021 711

[The Times of India] June 15 (TOI): The chief minister of Myanmar’s Chin state, Salai Lian Luai, was among the Myanmarese nationals who took shelter in Mizoram, high placed sources in the state government said on Monday. According to sources, Luai entered Mizoram late last week and was given shelter in a safe place inside […]Continue Reading

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MIZORAM ALLOCATES FUNDS FOR RELIEF TO MYANMARESE WHO CROSSED OVER

June 16, 2021 754

(Photo: DIPR Mizoram) [Mizoram News] Aizawl, Jun 16 (PTI) 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 […]Continue Reading

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A Grateful Nation Pays Our Tribute

June 6, 2021 796

Salai Ling5 June 2021 In the blink of an eye, three mothers say goodbyeThey didn’t choose this way as they began their dayNever did they ever dream, three mothers would scream today A grateful nation pays our tributeWith our highest honour and gratitudeLet grieving mothers be comfortedAnd your sacrifice be rewarded Your stars engraved on […]Continue Reading

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TIMELINE from June: post-coup situation updates on political developments in Chin State

June 6, 2021 44512

25 June 2021 – In Falam township, the military troops in two Skat light trucks, estimated to be about 50, were seen leaving Kalay for Chin State and said to be spending a night in Khuaimual village. Residents said that the two trucks had already returned to Kalay. In Hakha, two detainees charged with 505A […]Continue Reading

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As bombs rain down on Myanmar’s hotbeds of rural resistance, tens of thousands flee to the jungle without food or water

June 5, 2021 257

By Helen Regan and Sandi Sidhu, CNN Updated 0150 GMT (0950 HKT) June 3, 2021 (Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/02/asia/myanmar-chin-resistance-intl-hnk/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1hDAq4PhbOOMBUhuH-qZm8Uea6fexc2L0wtC1fmMhTTa_ajCdo9WetqJQ) (Photo: People flee from fighting in Myanmar’s northwestern town of Mindat in Chin State, Myanmar, May 17.) (CNN)In a remote part Continue Reading

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A glimpse into the underlying cause of silence in the war-torn area of Chin State

June 4, 2021 613

(One of the camps built in Paletwa town for IDPs displaced by armed conflict between Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army since 2015) Sui Meng Par 4 June 2021 On 29th May 2021, the Chin National Front (CNF) announced its alliance with the National Unity Government (NUG) in fighting against dictatorship. One of the signatories to […]Continue Reading

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Urgent support needed for COVID-19 patients in Cikha

May 28, 2021 440

28 May 2021 – Patients of COVID-19 currently being treated at the station hospital in Cikha, an Indian-Myanmar border town in Tozang Township, are facing challenges as the hospital does not have enough facilities and resources. At least ten out of 25 new cases confirmed in the town are being isolated and treated at the […]Continue Reading