Myanmar Protests: Manipur Government Orders Civil Society Not To Give Food, Shelter To Refugees

The Manipur government has issued an order barring local authorities & the civil society from offering food & shelter to refugees from Myanmar. As per the order, only medical attention can be provided in case of "grievous injuries" on "humanitarian consideration". The order has been issued to deputy commissioners of the Chandel, Tengnoupal, Kamjong, Ukhrul & Churachandpur districts to take appropriate actions regarding the "illegal entry of Myanmarese nationals". Myanmar's Ambassador to the United Nations has appealed to the Indian government & various state governments to provide shelter to refugees given the humanitarian crisis in his country. India has been expecting refugees from the neighbouring country after its military leaders opened fire on protesting civilians in nine regions of the country, including the city of Yangon, on March 27. At least 90 people, including several children, were killed. "People trying to enter/seek refuge should be politely turned away," read the order.