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Curfew re-imposed in India's Manipur state
In India's northeastern state of Manipur, a curfew has been reimposed following reports of fresh protests against a government ceasefire with local rebels.
The capital Imphal has had a dusk-to-dawn curfew for the last ten days after thousands of protestors went on a rampage, setting fire to political party offices.
Thirteen people have been killed and more than 50 wounded.
Demonstrators are protesting against New Delhi's extension of a ceasefire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland.
They say they fear the government might be considering giving land from the four neighbouring states to create a homeland for the Naga tribes people.
27/06/01 23:50:54 | ABC Radio Australia News
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