A camp will be built for Myanmar refugees in Manipur State, India and they will be issued with temporary ID cards, according to the Burma Refugee Committee Kabaw Valley (BRCK).

The Manipur Government decided to issue Myanmar refugees temporary ID cards after meeting with representatives of BRCK and Myanmar refugees on 26 March.

The temporary ID cards, which will be issued to all Myanmar refugees who have fled the military coup and are sheltering in Manipur, will show the holder’s name, age, place of origin and current place of residence in Manipur.

BRCK asked the Manipur Government to allow the refugees to stay until the revolution in Myanmar succeeds and also asked if the government can supply aid to the refugees.

A camp will be built for the Myanmar refugees and Manipur Government officials will be responsible for the camp’s construction, electricity supply, healthcare, education, and security.

BRCK is assisting Myanmar refugees the Manipur districts of Tengnoupal, Chandel and Kamjong.