Refugee influx into India continues from military-ruled Myanmar 2 minutes read
By Sangzuala Hmar and Grace Jajo
Aizawl/Imphal, India, May 19 (EFE).- The number of Myanmar citizens fleeing a military crackdown in their homeland and seeking refuge in India has risen to over 4,000, two nonprofits said on Wednesday.
Chin Refugee Committee, a New Delhi-based organization, warned of the growing exodus of refugees as military repression against pro-democracy activists continues across Myanmar, including in Mindat, a city in Chin state, which borders India.
“From our data the number (of refugees) may be a little over 4,000,” MC Kin Lian, secretary of the monitoring group, told EFE.
SFJ Group
The United Nations has acquired a donation of $10,000 (Rs. 7 lakh) from the pro-Khalistan group Sikh For Justice which is outlawed by India. SFJ has also asked the United Nations to set up a ‘commission of inquiry to research the alleged mistreatments of those involved in farmer protests.
Call for Inquires or COIs are set up to respond to situations of serious violations of human rights and international Humanitarian Law. one such committee has been formed in Syria at present.
A spokesperson for the office of the United Nation High Commission For Human Rights confirmed receiving the donation online on 1 March from an individual representing the Sikhs For Justice group. he also said that the UN doesn’t decline donations unless they are from groups or individuals which are listed on the UN Sanctions list or the individual or the organisation is engaged in activities manifestly contrary to the UN Charter or its principles.
Iran investigating shooting of its citizens along Pakistani border
At least two people carrying fuel across the Pakistan-Iran border were killed in a shooting incident, prompting Iran to launch an immediate investigation into the matter after angry protests spread across its southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan.
| 28 Feb 2021 10:00 AM GMT
ISLAMABAD: At least two people carrying fuel across the Pakistan-Iran border were killed in a shooting incident, prompting Iran to launch an immediate investigation into the matter after angry protests spread across its southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan.
Iran has stated that the Pakistani authorities handed over the body of at least one person, adding that they are reviewing the incident .
Iran investigating shooting of its citizens along Pakistani border daijiworld.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from daijiworld.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.