BBC: Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethnic clashes grip Indian state
At least 30 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in the remote Indian state of Manipur, officials say.
The violence began earlier this week after a rally by indigenous communities against moves to grant tribal status to the main ethnic group in the state.
Mobs attacked homes, vehicles, churches, and temples. Some reports put the death toll as high as 54. Around 10,000 people have reportedly been displaced.
Thousands of troops have been sent in to maintain order. A curfew is in place in several districts and internet access has been suspended.
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WNU Editor: Even with the presence of the Army, the violence continues .... Ethnic clashes continue in India’s Manipur despite army presence (Al Jazeera).
Dozens Dead As Ethnic Clashes Grip Indian State
Ethnic tensions in India's northeast forces evacuation of thousands to guarded camps -- Reuters
Dozens Killed in Ethnic Clashes in India's Manipur State -- New York Times
54 dead after ethnic clashes in India's remote northeast -- France 24
India investigates deaths in restless northeastern state -- DW
Indian troops ordered to ‘shoot on sight’ amid violence in Manipur -- The Guardian
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