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Manipur protests erupt after killing of two children
April 19, 2026
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Protests have intensified in Manipur after the killing of two children triggered widespread outrage. Demonstrators, led largely by the Meitei community, are demanding justice and blaming members of the Kuki community. Clashes with police, curfews, and a five-day shutdown call highlight the deepening crisis in India’s northeast. The region has faced years of ethnic violence, with more than 200 people killed in recurring unrest.
What’s behind the tensions, and where does the crisis go next? Al Jazeera's Dmitry Medvedenko reports. #Manipur #India #BreakingNews #EthnicViolence #Protests #SouthAsia #HumanRights #Conflict #News Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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