Myanmar CrisisIndia begins deporting 1st group of Myanmar refugees who fled coup
U.S. State Department is 'concerned' about deportations, calls for protection
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.