Myanmar calls on countries to take back citizens held in crackdown on scam centers
Summary
Myanmar's military regime urges countries to reclaim detained foreign nationals from scam centers near the Thai border after recent crackdowns detained over 1,600 individuals still awaiting deportation.
Key Points
- Myanmar's military regime detained over 13,000 foreigners in a crackdown on scam centers near the Thai border since January.
- Currently, 1,655 detainees from 47 countries remain, with the largest group being Chinese nationals.
- Deportation is delayed mainly due to a lack of embassies for some African detainees, extending wait times up to five months.
- Ethnic militias like the Border Guard Force and Karen National Union are active in the area, with disputed involvement in scam operations.
