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May 8, 2023

Ethnic Conflict Kills Dozens While Tens of Thousands Flee Indian State of Manipur
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In the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, as many as 55 people have
been killed, hundreds more injured, and tens of thousands have fled
since fighting broke out between two ethnic groups last Wednesday. The
clashes were triggered by a dispute over the state's largest ethnic
group, which is seeking a special tribal designation that would grant
members certain benefits including access to colleges, government jobs
and elected positions.


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