Myanmar refugees in Manipur lack health care, face suspicion

Myanmar refugees in the Indian state of Manipur have told Doh Athan they are struggling to stay safe and get basic health care. Some are in hiding now, after the members of the community were treated as suspects of a local killing.

This week’s story is by Frontier journalists and is available in Burmese and English.

Doh Athan is a weekly podcast about human rights issues in Myanmar. It is made by local journalists with media partners from across the country, through a partnership with Fondation Hirondelle and the support of our donors.

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