Some Myanmar wounded cross into Thailand, others sent back


An injured Karenni villager from Myanmar is carried as they arrive via boat at Ban Mae Sam Laep Health Center, Mae Hong Son province, Thailand, Tuesday, March 30, 2021. - AP

Thailand, which has cordial relations with Myanmar, has denied accusations from activists of pushing back thousands of people trying to flee violence against those opposing a military coup there in February.

A health official in Mae Sam Laep village said the people who arrived by boat across Salween river marking the border were ethnic Karen who were wounded in violence.

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