CONTINUING ETHNIC CONFLICT Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during SemiconIndia 2023, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Friday, July 28, 2023. "Our delegation is here to express solidarity with the people of Manipur in this time of distress. But opposition leaders say the move could at least force Modi to speak on the conflict and open a debate. The violence in Manipur and the assault on the two women triggered protests across the country last week. The European Parliament also recently adopted a resolution calling on Indian authorities to take action to stop the violence in Manipur and protect religious minorities, especially Christians.

Source: Manila Times July 30, 2023 17:02 UTC