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#Rights | Given Mizoram’s proximity to Myanmar, the Indian state has become the most favoured destination for Chin refugees who are facing persecution in Myanmar. Since March 2021, more than 30,000 Chin people have sought refuge in the state. India is not a signatory to the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention, which defines the rights of asylum seekers and the responsibilities of host nations. Then what drives the camaraderie and love that the Mizo society feels for the Chin people, who were strangers to them even a few years ago?
In this video, Rodingliana highlights how communities and civil society organisations in Mizoram are facilitating the rehabilitation of Chin refugees who have escaped Myanmar. Watch here to learn more.
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*This story is a part of the #IDRNortheastFellowship, a 10-month programme during which fellows based in the Northeast uncover and report on hyperlocal issues in their immediate environment.
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