2023 Manipur violence
Incident
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. Wikipedia
Start date: May 3, 2023
Location: Manipur
Caused by: Ethnic conflict; Meitei majoritarianism; Anti-Christian sentiment; Illegal migration; Cross-border narcoterrorism;
Damage: 60,000+ displaced; ~400 churches damaged or destroyed; 17 temples vandalized
Date: 3 May 2023 – present; (1 year and 6 days)
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