Fragmented aid and resistance along the India–Myanmar border

[This is not an FCCT-organized event. Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided.]

“Fragmented aid and resistance along the India–Myanmar border” is a new research report examining how refugees from Myanmar are navigating life in India’s northeast amid weak humanitarian responses and restrictive state policies. With international aid largely absent, local communities and grassroots networks have become the backbone of support.

Since the 2021 coup, over 83,000 people have crossed into Mizoram and Manipur, yet there is no refugee protection framework and little international attention compared to the Thai–Myanmar border.

The findings of this report show that while grassroots support networks have provided a critical lifeline, humanitarian assistance overall remains limited due to lack of funding and resources, poor coordination, political tensions, and the fact that access to support often is mediated by social and political affiliations. The recent suspension of $39 million in U.S. aid has further intensified the crisis, forcing many organisations to scale back or close operations.

The event will include a presentation of key research findings, followed by a panel discussion featuring experts and frontline actors working at the intersection of humanitarian response, regional security, and political activism.

To register for the event, please email [kay@exilehub.org](mailto:kay@exilehub.org) no later than 4th September 2025.

Organised by Exile Hub, a feminist organisation supporting Myanmar human rights defenders.