India begins deporting 1st group of Myanmar refugees who fled coup

U.S. State Department is 'concerned' about deportations, calls for protection

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People who fled Myanmar at a relief camp in India. Thousands of civilians and hundreds of troops have fled to Indian states. © Reuters

GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) -- India on Friday began deporting the first group of Myanmar refugees who sought shelter there after a military coup in 2021 and plans to send back more in the coming days, weeks after saying it would end a visa-free border policy with Myanmar.

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