Refugee Crisis in Mizoram

Background and Current Situation

A conflict between ethnic armed groups in Myanmar has led to approximately 4,000 Chin people seeking refuge in Mizoram, India.

• The influx began after July 3, 2025, following armed conflict near the India-Myanmar border.

Ethnic and Geographical Context

The Chins of Myanmar share ethnic ties with Mizoram's dominant Mizo population, as well as other groups such as Kukis, Zomis, and Kuki-Chins from Bangladesh.

• The Tiau River marks part of the 510 km India-Myanmar border, and the river's crossing has been a key point for refugee movement.

Broader Refugee Situation

Mizoram hosts more than 30,000 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh, including:

• 2,000 Kuki-Chin refugees from Bangladesh.
• Over 5,000 Kuki-Zo people displaced by ethnic violence in Manipur, sheltered since 2023.