Mizoram begins refugee biometric enrollment

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Mizoram has started biometric enrolment for refugees in four districts, beginning with Myanmar and Bangladesh nationals in Serchhip. The process aims to register refugees across Serchhip, Lunglei, Champhai, and Hnahthial districts. Serchhip currently hosts 647 Myanmar refugees and 266 Bangladesh refugees. This initiative is part of a larger effort to manage the refugee population, which has seen a significant influx from Myanmar following a military crackdown in February 2021.


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