MANIPUR - Some 23,000 people have fled eth­nic violence in northeast In­dia that has reportedly killed at least 54 people, the army said on Sunday, although there was no new “major violence” overnight. The unrest in Mani­pur state erupted after a pro­test march by a tribal group last week sparked clashes, with vehicles and houses set on fire and authorities firing tear gas. The military has de­ployed thousands of troops to the state bordering Myanmar, issued “shoot-at-sight” orders in “extreme cases”, imposed curfews and cut the internet. The army said on Sunday no major flare-ups were report­ed overnight and that a curfew was lifted between 7-10 am in Churachandpur district, one of the main flashpoint areas.

Source: The Nation May 08, 2023 04:16 UTC