Ethnic Violence in Manipur Leaves Dozens Dead and Thousands Displaced
Ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei ethnic groups in India's Manipur state has killed over 50 people, hospitalized hundreds, and displaced 23,000. The two groups have been clashing in the streets of Imphal and elsewhere, with gunshot wounds being the most common injury. The violence broke out after thousands of tribal people took part in a rally against the potential inclusion of the state's majority Meitei ethnic group in India's "Scheduled Tribe" grouping. The Meitei community has campaigned for years to be recognized as a scheduled tribe, which would give them access to wider benefits, but other tribal groups fear they will not have a fair chance for jobs and other benefits.
- Over 50 dead, hundreds hospitalized and 23,000 displaced by ethnic violence in India's Manipur CNN
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- Patricia Mukhim writes on Manipur conflict: Meiteis and the Kukis and Nagas have to learn to co-exist and resolve differences amicably The Indian Express
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