The peaceful village that could be cut in half by a new border fence
In the remote hilltop village of Longwa, the most prominent structure is the corrugated tin roof of the hut belonging to the ...
Mizoram MP visits rebel outfit in Myanmar, asks them to join the Indian Union
Mizoram MP K. Vanlalvena visited the camp and offices of the Chinland Council, a rebel outfit controlling parts of north-west ...
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In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives
But recently, residents have been worried about another, less visible, local landmark: the border between India and Myanmar, which runs right through the village's center. National boundaries never ...
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Myanmar rebel groups sign merger pact in Mizoram, in CM's presence: Reports
Two Myanmar-based pro-democracy rebel groups, Chinland Council and the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC), ...
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Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Each hill tribe has its own (sub-)language, customs, clothing, and religion, and even between the villages differences occur. The Akha migrated in stages from Yunnan (China), where the great majority ...
Mizoram Chief Minister Flags Free Movement Regime's Side-Effects
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday expressed concerns over a rise in smuggling activity in the state, and pointed at ...
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In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives
National boundaries never mattered before to the local Konyak tribe. “I eat in Myanmar and sleep in India,” says Tonyei Phawang, the Angh, whose house sits on the border. The Indian government ...