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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Myanmar Nationals Who Sought Refuge In Mizoram Return Home
Around 2,500 Myanmar nationals, who had sought refuge in Mizoram following violent clashes between the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-Hualngoram) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) on July 5, began returning to their country on Saturday. Intense fighting between two armed Chin groups in Myanmar had forced civilians to flee to Mizoram's Champhai district on July 6. According to officials, around 2,845 people from Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar villages - both bordering Mizoram - had begun seeking refuge in Zokhawthar village since the morning of July 5. Most of the displaced joined relatives residing in Zokhawthar, while others took shelter at a local community hall, where civil society groups provided food and basic necessities. The armed conflict reportedly began around noon (Myanmar time) on July 5 in the villages of Satawm, Lianhna, and Tuichirh. According to reports, the CNDF forces launched a major offensive at approximately 8:30 am, with heavy gunfire continuing until 2:30 pm. The CNDFseized all eight CDF-Hualngoram camps, including their main base at Tuichirh. Five CDF-Hualngoram members were injured and evacuated to Zokhawthar, with one of them, who suffered a bullet injury on his face, being taken to Champhai District Hospital. Local leaders of Young Mizo Association (YMA) in Zokhawthar also confirmed that two wounded CNDF fighters received treatment in the village. Political Adviser to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Lalmuanpuia Punte, visited Zokhawthar on July 6, and also crossed over into the Chin State to meet leaders and broker peace between the two factions.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Chin militia conflict sparks mass exodus into Mizoram
1 2 3 4 5 6 Aizawl: Over 4,400 Chin refugees have crossed into Mizoram's Champhai district since July 2, following intensified armed conflict between Chin militia groups in Myanmar's Chin state, police officials said. Champhai's Zokhawthar village alone has sheltered 3,684 refugees from Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar, while 744 refugees from Leilet, Singai, Selawn, and Satawm villages have taken refuge in Saikhumphai, Vaphai, and Farkawn villages under the East Tuipui Assembly constituency. Village leaders in Vaphai village estimate the actual number of refugees could exceed 800, citing continued gunbattles between the Chin National Army (CNA) and Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) since Sunday. Despite the CNA having torched CNDF's Camp Rihli near Leilet, fighting continued through Tuesday evening. Locals report reinforcements for both sides — CNDF from Khawmawi and CNA from Camp Victoria, the military headquarters of the Chin National Front (CNF), opposite Farkawn. "We dare not enter our farmland near the Tiau river as bullets continue flying across the border," said Lawma, head of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) in Saikhumphai. YMA volunteers have also suspended search efforts for four CNDF cadres who drowned in the swollen river while attempting to flee. Meanwhile, the body of a wood carpenter who drowned near Zokhawthar during crossfire between CNDF and Chinland Defence Force (CDF)-Hualngoram on Saturday remains missing despite local efforts. Gunbattles between CNDF and CDF-Hualngoram erupted on July 2 and ended Saturday evening with CNDF capturing all eight CDF-Hualngoram camps. Two CDF-Hualngoram cadres were killed, five injured, while two CNDF fighters sustained injuries. The wounded were moved to Zokhawthar for treatment, with one referred to Champhai district hospital.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Over 3,000 Flee to Mizoram Following Armed Clashes In Myanmar's Chin State
Guwahati: Intense fighting between two armed Chin groups in Myanmar has forced more than 3,000 civilians to flee into Mizoram's Champhai district, the police said. According to a senior Champhai district police official, at least 2,845 people from Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar villages, which border Mizoram, have sought refuge in Zokhawthar village since Saturday morning. The mass exodus follows violent clashes between the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-Hualngoram) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF). Amid the displacement, authorities say that the true scale of affected children remains underreported. A police official on Sunday said, "The number may be higher, as many children may not have been counted due to the large influx of refugees crossing the Indo-Myanmar bridge and the Tiau River." Most of the displaced have joined their relatives residing in Mizoram's Zokhawthar, while others are being sheltered in a local community hall, where civil society groups are providing food and necessities. Lalmuanpuia Punte, political adviser to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, visited Zokhawthar on Sunday and also crossed into Chin State to meet with leaders from both factions. He confirmed that the continued fighting in Leilet had led to more refugees entering Mizoram, with most refusing to return due to fears of renewed clashes. The armed conflict reportedly began around noon (Myanmar time) on Saturday in the villages of Satawm, Lianhna, and Tuichirh. According to reports, CNDF forces launched a major offensive at approximately 8:30 a.m., with heavy gunfire continuing until 2:30 p.m. The CNDF is said to have overrun and seized all eight CDF-Hualngoram camps, including their main base at Tuichirh. A leader of the Hualngoram People's Organisation (HPO) - the political wing of CDF-Hualngoram stated that they didn't surrender, but were overwhelmed and were forced to retreat. Five injured members of CDF-Hualngoram were evacuated to Zokhawthar. One member suffered a facial gunshot wound and was later taken to Champhai District Hospital. Local leaders of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) in Zokhawthar also confirmed that two wounded CNDF fighters received treatment in the village. Meanwhile, the body of C. Lalhmuakmawia (37), a CDF-Hualngoram fighter killed in Saturday's clashes, was released by the CNDF and transported to the Chanmari West locality in Aizawl for burial. His funeral took place on Sunday at 3 p.m. Lalhmuakmawia is the second confirmed CDF-Hualngoram fatality since hostilities began on July 2, following the earlier death of Lalliandinga. Fresh violence was also reported on Sunday when Chin National Army (CNA) fighters launched an attack on a CNDF camp near Mizoram's Leilet village, across from Saikhumphai in southern Champhai district.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Over 1k refugees from Myanmar flee to Mizoram as 2 Chin groups clash
Aizawl: Over 1,000 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state have taken shelter at Zokhawthar village in Mizoram 's Champhai district following fierce clashes between two Chin groups in the neighbouring country. The clashes between Chinland Defence Force - Hualngoram (CDF-Hualngoram) and Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) cadres at Rihkhawdar village and Khawmawi have resulted in the death of a CDF-Hualngoram cadre, a leader of Young Mizo Association (YMA) unit in Zokhawthar said. Medala, a YMA leader, told TOI over the phone that gunfire began on Saturday at around 8:45am (IST) and continued until approximately 2:30pm. He added that the number of refugees must be over 1,000 or even more. The gunfire stopped after the CNDF militias overran and captured all 8 camps of the CDF-Hualngoram, including the main camp at Tuichirh village, a leader of Hualngoram People's Organisation (HPO), the civilian administration in the area adjacent to Mizoram, said. While no casualties have been reported, a refugee from Tahan in Kalaymyo town of Sagaing district drowned in the Tiau River at the Myanmar border. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e tornozelos inchados? Descubra o que pode ajudar a drenar agora aartedoherbalismo Undo The refugee attempted to return to Myanmar early Saturday morning but fled back to Mizoram after the firing began. Reports said four members of the CDF-Hualngoram and two members of the CNDF were injured in the clash and have been brought to Zokhawthar for treatment. Due to the clashes near the Mizoram-Myanmar border, the Assam Rifles has sealed the India-Myanmar gate at Zokhawthar, citing security concerns. This closure has caused significant issues for Myanmar students attending classes in Zokhawthar and individuals seeking medical treatment in India, local leaders said. The CDF-Hualngoram operates under the Chinland Council (CC), while the CNDF and its political wing, the Chin National Organisation (CNO), are part of the Chin Brotherhood (CB) alliance and its political wing, the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC). The conflict between the two Chin armed groups began around 12:30am (Myanmar time) on Wednesday, following the death of Lalliandinga, a CDF-Hualngoram cadre. CDF-Hualngoram spokesperson Jacob Vanlalzawma accused CNDF cadres of setting up camps in their territory and attacking Satawm and Lianhna villages with drones. Meanwhile, CNDF sources claimed their soldiers were surrounded and attacked by CDF-Hualngoram militias at Tuichirh village on July 2. The CNDF/CNO asserts that the area occupied by CDF-Hualngoram is within Falam township and under their control, while CDF-Hualngoram is attempting to establish their own territory within Falam township of Chin state. A member of the 'Advocacy Group for Peace in Chinland,' formed by Mizoram CM Lalduhoma, told TOI that they are mediating between the two groups to reach a ceasefire, as internal conflict is detrimental to the ethnic Mizos' fight against the Myanmar military junta.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
300 more flee to Mizoram as Chin armed groups clash in Myanmar's Chin State
Owing to renewed clashes in Myanmar, Mizoram has witnessed fresh influx of refugees around 300 refugees have fled to to Zokhawthar village bordering Myanmar in Champhai district. Villagers from Chin state fled to Mizoram as the area saw fresh confrontation between two Chin armed groups . A senior officer in the state government who do no want to be named told ET, ' Several hour-long firing took place between Chinland Defence Force - Hualngoram (CDF-Hualngoram) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) cadres at Rihkhawdar village and Khawmawi". He added, 'There are report of a refugee getting drowned in the Myanmar border river Tiau The Assam Rifles sealed the Indo-Myanmar gate at Zokhawthar'. According to a state Home Department official, a total of 33,004 Myanmar nationals, including 12,572 children, are currently sheltered in different camps, government buildings and rented houses in all 11 districts of Mizoram. They took shelter in Mizoram in phases after the military takeover in the conflict-ridden country in February 2021. Over 2,000 tribals from the Chittagong Hill Tracts of southeast Bangladesh also took shelter in Mizoram in November 2022 after they fled from their villages in CHT following ethnic troubles in the neighbouring country. Around 7,800 refugees belonging to the Kuki-Zo community from Manipur have also taken shelter in several districts of Mizoram after the ethnic violence broke out in the neighbouring state in May last year. The refugees from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur belong to the Kuki-Zo-Chin-Hmar-Bawm tribal community who also share ethnic, traditional, cultural and linguistic ties with the Mizos of Mizoram. The union home ministry in a communique to the chief secretaries of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, and the director general of Assam Rifles on March 10 in 2021 stated that there was a probability of large-scale illegal influx into the Indian territory due to the current internal situation in Myanmar. It had earlier issued an advisory to these states and the security forces to stay alert and take appropriate action to prevent a possible influx into Indian territory. The union ministry had also said that state governments had no power to grant refugee status to any foreigners.
