Myanmar migrants
Naga Tribes Alert PM Modi About Illegal Migrants Claiming Ancestral Lands in Manipur
Dec 05, 2025 12:09 am CST
Four Naga tribes in Manipur have jointly appealed to Prime Minister Modi regarding illegal migration threatening their ancestral lands and cultural identity. The Joint Tribes Council claims unauthorized settlements linked to deforestation and opium cultivation are encroaching on indigenous territories, with militant groups now demanding separate administration in traditionally Naga areas.
Tragedy at Sea: 7 Dead, 13 Rescued as Myanmar Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Malaysian Waters
Nov 10, 2025 01:36 am CST
Malaysian authorities have recovered seven bodies and rescued 13 survivors after a vessel carrying approximately 300 Myanmar migrants capsized near Malaysia. The boat, which departed from Myanmar's Rakhine state, is believed to have split passengers into three smaller vessels, with one sinking near Thailand's Tarutao Island. The UNHCR reports that around 5,200 Rohingya refugees have undertaken dangerous sea journeys this year, with nearly 600 reported missing or dead.