15,000 Myanmar refugees flee to India as violent clashes rage amid post-coup crackdown

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The number of Myanmar citizens seeking refuge in India has risen to more than 15,000, an Indian government official confirmed, as violent clashes amid the junta’s post-coup crackdown continue throughout the country.

Individuals have been fleeing over the mountain border from Myanmar into the Indian state of Mizoram since police officers used the route to escape after refusing to participate in the violent efforts to suppress pro-democracy protests in the wake of the February 1 coup.

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