Myanmar coup forces its citizens into No Man's Land on India border

Fearing a military crackdown, more than 100 Myanmar nationals attempted to flee to India via Moreh borders on Monday.

Myanmar has been witnessing bloodshed and upheaval ever since a military coup deposed the democratically elected government on February 1. At least 1,000 Myanmar citizens have reportedly fled to India so far to escape violence. Scores of Myanmar nationals are now taking shelter in No Man’s Land near Moreh town in Manipur along the India-Myanmar border. They are seeking help from the local authorities of Manipur for shelter inside the Indian territory. On Monday, more than 100 Myanmar nationals tried to flee to India through Moreh borders, police said. Near Border Pillar 79, more than 30 families seek help for their stay at Moreh. The Indian security forces have stopped them at the border.