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Give Myanmar asylum seekers a chance

A photograph released by the Royal Thai Army on March 30 shows an injured Myanmar refugee being put on a stretcher before being transported to a hospital in Mae Sam Lap district. Many political activists and civilians have fled the conflict in Myanmar to neighbouring countries. (Photo: AFP)

The right to seek and receive asylum from political persecution is guaranteed under Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but the people of Myanmar who are fleeing conflict and economic hardship in their war-torn country don't seem to be receiving the help granted by the clause.

After last year's military coup in Myanmar, many political activists and civilians alike have fled to neighbouring countries in an attempt to seek refuge from the conflict at home.

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