news descriptionIn Manipur, India, authorities have initiated the process
of capturing biometric details of “illegal” immigrants from Myanmar. The
move comes in response to the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in
Myanmar, which has led to an influx of people seeking refuge in neighboring
countries. The biometric registration aims to create a record of the
individuals entering the region, ensuring transparency in their
identification and monitoring. However, concerns have been raised about the
potential challenges of accurately distinguishing between genuine refugees
and those who may try to enter illegally for other purposes. The
implementation of this biometric registration process will be closely
watched by various stakeholders, including human rights groups, to ensure
that the rights of vulnerable individuals are protected.
of capturing biometric details of “illegal” immigrants from Myanmar. The
move comes in response to the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in
Myanmar, which has led to an influx of people seeking refuge in neighboring
countries. The biometric registration aims to create a record of the
individuals entering the region, ensuring transparency in their
identification and monitoring. However, concerns have been raised about the
potential challenges of accurately distinguishing between genuine refugees
and those who may try to enter illegally for other purposes. The
implementation of this biometric registration process will be closely
watched by various stakeholders, including human rights groups, to ensure
that the rights of vulnerable individuals are protected.
