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Relief Camp View at Zokhawthar Border Village, Champhai District as 29 More Myanmar Soldiers Flee to IndiaNov 16 (Reuters) – On November 15, 2023, the situation in Mizoram, a northeastern state of India, was reported to be in disarray as 29 additional Myanmar soldiers sought refuge in India, fleeing from insurgent attacks. This follows a recent uprising, with 43 Myanmar soldiers seeking shelter in Mizoram after their military bases were overrun by the rebels. The rebels continue to escalate their assault against the ruling junta, resulting in an influx of the military seeking protection in the neighboring country.
The conflict between Myanmar’s military and various insurgencies, compounded by the 2021 coup, has led to increased tensions along the Indian border. As a response, the military rulers have initiated an order for all government employees, including former military personnel, to prepare for emergency service. The junta has expressed concerns about heavy assaults at various locations, as pro-democracy leaders and allied insurgent factions launch the “Road to Naypyitaw” campaign, aiming to gain control of the capital.
Tin Maung Swe, a secretary of an administrative council in the capital, Naypyitaw, confirmed the order and emphasized that the situation in central Myanmar is under control. Meanwhile, the junta reported facing heavy assaults in Shan, Kayah, and Rakhine states, prompting the military to take defensive measures against attacks from armed rebel factions. The United Nations is increasingly concerned about the escalating conflict in Myanmar, which has resulted in over two million displaced individuals.
The unrest has also impacted India, where thousands of refugees have fled into the country due to the fighting in Chin State and other bordering areas. The situation has prompted New Delhi to express deep concerns about the conflict and call for a cessation of violence, urging a dialogue for resolution. Amid this turmoil, the Arakan Army (AA) rebel group and anti-military forces continue to engage in conflict, with verified reports of soldiers finding sanctuary among armed insurgents.
As Western governments reinstate sanctions on the Myanmar junta and call for the release of detained pro-democracy figures, the situation continues to intensify. The Southeast Asian neighbors have attempted to mediate peace efforts, but the actions of the generals have largely disregarded these initiatives.
In light of these developments, the area remains in a state of uncertainty, prompting the international community to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. As the situation unfolds, the world watches with bated breath and hopes for a peaceful outcome in the region.
