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Villagers flee violence in India's remote northeast

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Thousands of people in India's northeastern state of Manipur have taken refuge in military camps after being evacuated by soldiers following deadly unrest that kicked off after a protest march by a tribal group last week sparked clashes, with vehicles and houses set on fire. Authorities have not given an official death toll but hospital morgues in the state capital Imphal and Churachandpur had reported a combined total of 54 dead, according to local media. IMAGES

Added on the 08/05/2023 04:05:42 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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