Most of the population of a Myanmar town near the Indian border have fled after buildings were set ablaze by artillery amid fighting between militia forces opposed to military rule and the army, according to residents and media reports.

Myanmar town near India border sees exodus as thousands flee fighting

The Indian government in its first ever official response to the influx of refugees from Myanmar has said that it is dealing with the situation "as per our laws and humanitarian considerations".

Dealing with influx from Myanmar as per laws, humanitarian consideration: India

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Myanmar town near India border sees exodus as thousands flee fighting

Dealing with influx from Myanmar as per laws, humanitarian consideration: India