Tachileik 23 November

 

19 Myanmar migrant workers who were detained by Thai authorities were handed over to Myanmar authorities at Myanmar-Thai Friendship Bridge- 2 in Tachileik, Shan State (East) yesterday.

 

The migrant workers were sent back due to illegal stay without proper documents and border crossing. A group led by Mei Sai Immigration Officer Channarong Phumipol handed over the migrant workers and Myanmar authorities including officials from Immigration Department, Anti-Human Trafficking Police Force, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Social Welfare and Caring and Negotiating Committee for Myanmar Citizen (CNCMC) welcomed and gave assistance to return to their homes.

 

Yasar (IPRD)

Translated by Suyee