The peaceful village that could be cut in half by a new border fence
In the remote hilltop village of Longwa, the most prominent structure is the corrugated tin roof of the hut belonging to the ...
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In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives
In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives. (AP Video/Rishi Lekhi) On a Thursday in December, Longwa’s marketplace was bustling with shoppers from the Myanmar side ...
Nagaland CM calls restrictions on free movement, border fencing ‘very serious’
At the ongoing budget session, Rio expressed dismay on the Union home ministry’s silence even after the state government had ...
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Foreign policy issues don’t lie within remit of state govts: MEA
Foreign policy issues do not lie within the remit of state governments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Friday ...
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They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are detained on the Myanmar border
In response, Thailand cut electricity, internet and gas supplies to five border towns in Myanmar. Shortly after, the ethnic militia groups that rule this part of Myanmar — the Kayin Border Guard ...
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SubscriberWrites: Fencing Off Identity–Why India’s Northeast Rejects the Border Barrier
India’s plan to fence its 1,643 km border with Myanmar sparks outrage, threatening indigenous ties, livelihoods, and ...
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Thousands detained at Myanmar border after being forced to scam people globally
In response, Thailand cut electricity, Internet and gas supplies to five border towns in Myanmar. Shortly after, the ethnic militia groups that rule this part of Myanmar — the Kayin Border Guard ...
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In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has decided to construct a fence along the entire 1,643-kilometer (1,021-mile) long Indo-Myanmar border. If it follows the legal border ...