Ethnic Clashes Leave Dozens Dead in India's Manipur State
At least 30 people have been killed and around 10,000 displaced in ethnic clashes in the Indian state of Manipur, which began after a rally by indigenous communities against moves to grant tribal status to the main ethnic group in the state. Members of the Meitei community, who account for at least 50% of the state's population, have been demanding inclusion under the Scheduled Tribe category for years. India reserves government jobs, college admissions and elected seats at all levels of government for communities under this category to rectify historical wrongs that have denied them equal opportunities.
