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At least 42 people were killed and 10 injured in eastern Chad as rival ethnic groups clashed over a water well, a dispute that began between two families and escalated into widespread reprisals; authorities sent a delegation led by a deputy prime minister and said the situation is under control, with long-running farmer–herder tensions and pressures from Sudanese refugees fueling the violence.
Iraqi security forces have been deployed in Kirkuk following clashes between ethnic groups that resulted in the death of four protesters. The clashes erupted after tensions surrounding the handover of a building in Kirkuk, which was previously the headquarters for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) but has been used as an army base since 2017. The federal supreme court issued a temporary ruling to delay the handover, raising tensions in the region. The city of Kirkuk has been a focal point of violence since the defeat of the Islamic State, with Arab residents and minority groups protesting the return of the KDP to the city.
Iraqi security forces have been deployed in Kirkuk following ethnic clashes that resulted in the deaths of four protesters. The clashes erupted after tensions escalated over a building in Kirkuk that was previously the headquarters for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) but has been used as an army base since 2017. The federal supreme court issued a ruling delaying the handover of the building to the KDP, which could further raise tensions. The city of Kirkuk has been a focal point of violence between the Kurdish autonomous region and Iraq's central government. Arab residents and minority groups have protested the KDP's return to the city, claiming past mistreatment under Kurdish rule.
Four protesters were killed and several others injured in ethnic clashes in the multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk, Iraq. The violence erupted after tensions escalated over the return of a building, previously occupied by the Kurdistan Democratic Party, to the KDP. Arab and Turkmen opponents protested the move, leading to clashes with Kurdish demonstrators. The central government imposed a curfew and ordered extensive security operations in the affected areas. Kirkuk has long been disputed between the federal government and the autonomous Kurdistan region, and the return of the building has reignited ethnic tensions in the city.
Three protesters were killed and 14 others were injured during clashes between ethnic groups in Kirkuk, Iraq. The violence erupted after a dispute over a building that was once the headquarters for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). The Iraqi army plans to return the building to the KDP, but Arab and Turkmen opponents have set up a protest camp outside. The clashes occurred when a group of Kurdish protesters approached the camp. The situation in Kirkuk, an oil-rich province, remains tense due to the complex dynamics between the Kurdish autonomous region and Iraq's central government.
New allegations of violence against women are emerging in the Indian state of Manipur, as a viral video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob encourages others to speak out. The video has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, leading to the arrest of six men. The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has caused over 130 deaths and has deepened faultlines between the two communities. The video has united Meitei women in protest, and the Meira Peibis, a group of women activists, have taken action against the attackers. However, unconfirmed reports of sexual assaults by Kuki men against Meitei women have fueled the violence. The government's response to the conflict has been criticized, and survivors are calling for justice and fair treatment for both communities.
A viral video showing the sexual assault of two women in Manipur, India, has sparked outrage and protest. The video, filmed on May 4, depicts men from the Meitei group parading two Kuki women naked through a crowd of clothed men who assaulted them. The victims allege that the police were complicit in the attack, as they were apprehended by the police but later intercepted by a mob. The ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki groups in Manipur has resulted in violence, displacement, and internet outages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the assaults, but previous rhetoric from his party members has stoked ethnic tensions in the region.
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the abduction and gang rape of two women who were paraded naked through the streets by a mob in Manipur, India. The incident occurred on May 4, following deadly ethnic clashes in the state. The video of the assault went viral, sparking outrage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the incident, promising that the guilty will not be spared. The violence in Manipur has resulted in over 130 deaths and ongoing clashes between different ethnic groups. Last week, the European Parliament called on Indian authorities to take action to stop the violence and protect religious minorities.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly addressed the deadly ethnic clashes in Manipur state after a video of two women being assaulted by a mob went viral. The video, which triggered outrage, depicted the ongoing violence in Manipur, where more than 130 people have been killed since May. The clashes stem from an affirmative action controversy, with Christian Kukis protesting against a demand from the mostly Hindu Meiteis for special status. Despite the army's presence, armed militias have formed, and isolated villages continue to be targeted.
A video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob in the violence-hit state of Manipur, India, has sparked outrage. The police have opened a case of gang rape and arrested a man, with more arrests expected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the incident, stating that "no guilty will be spared." Deadly violence between the Meitei and Kuki tribal communities has resulted in over 130 deaths and 60,000 displacements. The assault on the women took place on 4 May, but the video went viral on social media recently. The federal government has asked social media companies to delete the video.
Armed mobs and ethnic clashes have pushed the remote northeastern Indian state of Manipur to the brink of civil war. The conflict between the Meiteis and Kukis, two ethnic groups in the region, has resulted in dozens of deaths, arson, and mass displacement. Armed militias have formed on both sides, with police armories being looted and villages being ransacked. The unrest has divided state forces and left the region in a state of chaos, with little intervention from the central government. The conflict highlights deep-rooted problems and tensions between the two communities, threatening the stability of Manipur.
Armed militias have formed in Manipur, a remote northeastern state in India, as simmering tensions between ethnic groups have erupted into violence, resulting in a state of near civil war. The clashes, which have left at least 120 dead, have led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people and the destruction of homes and villages. The conflict, largely hidden from the rest of India due to an internet shutdown, is rooted in long-standing ethnic divisions and grievances. The government's response has been criticized for its silence and failure to find a solution.
Months of ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, northeast India, have resulted in over 130 deaths and widespread destruction. The clashes were triggered by a court ruling granting Meiteis "tribal status," leading to pitched battles between the two communities. Thousands of people have been displaced, and armed men continue to carry out regular attacks. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called for government assistance for the displaced and appealed for peace. Efforts by women and peace marches have also been made to bring an end to the violence. The situation remains tense, with fears of further violence and criticism of the government's response.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, president of the National People's Party (NPP), has called on the Modi government to consider all options under the Constitution to restore peace in Manipur, which he describes as a "humanitarian crisis" and "extremely complicated". Sangma's NPP is an ally of Manipur's BJP government, and he emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to address the suffering of the people of Manipur, regardless of their community. The ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur have resulted in over 130 deaths and numerous injuries, displacing thousands of people. The NPP had previously expressed disappointment with the state government's handling of the situation and threatened to reconsider its support.
Attacks on the residences of BJP leaders and party offices in Manipur have continued, with two more people injured in clashes between security forces and miscreants in Imphal. The attacks came a day after an irate mob set fire to the Imphal residence of Union minister of state for external affairs RK Ranjan Singh, the second time it was attacked in less than a month. Since the beginning of May, Manipur has been in the throes of ethnic clashes, triggered by an order by the Manipur high court that had recommended to the government that the Meiteis, the dominant community in Manipur with 53% of the population, be included in the scheduled tribe list.