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Ethnic violence breaks out between the Meitei and the Kuki Zo people in the state of Manipur.

Ethnic violence breaks out between the Meitei and the Kuki Zo people in the state of Manipur.

Ongoing ehnic violence in northeast India
🗓️ 3 May 2023

On 3 May 2023, ethnic violence erupted in India's north-eastern state of Manipur between the Meitei people, a majority that lives in the Imphal Valley, and the Kuki-Zo tribal community from the surrounding hills. According to government figures, as of 22 November 2024, 258 people have been killed in the violence and 60,000 people have been displaced. Earlier figures also mentioned over 1,000 injured, and 32 missing. 4,786 houses were burnt and 386 religious structures were vandalised, including temples and churches. Unofficial figures are higher.

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