India's Supreme Court resumed hearing pleas related to the ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur earlier this afternoon. In its efforts to restore a sense of confidence in the rule of law in the state, the Chief Justice-headed bench has decided to constitute a three-committee bench of three High Court judges.

Manipur Violence: Three-member judges' committee to look after relief and remedy measures

In new acts of violence reported late on Friday in Manipur's Bishnupur district, at least three persons died. The Meitei village in the Kwakta region is said to be the home of the deceased. In the recent violent occurrences, numerous Kuki community homes were also destroyed by fire.

Manipur: Fresh spate of violence in the state, three killed and several houses burnt

<p>A disturbing footage showing&nbsp;a group of students lying face down in a puddle amid rain, and an unidentified senior NCC (National Cadet Corps) trainer ruthlessly hitting them&nbsp;with a thick stick is doing the rounds on social media. The heart-wrenching cries for help from the students have&nbsp;sparked widespread outrage.</p>

<p>Senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Jitendra Awhad, expressed profound shock in response to the alleged incident.</p>

<p>He emphatically called upon the state government to take immediate and stringent action in addressing the matter. In a media interaction held in Mumbai, Awhad voiced his disbelief, stating, "This is unbelievable… Such a thing is going on… We demand strict action in this case."</p>

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<h2><strong>Authorities remain silent</strong></h2>

<p>Despite the gravity of the situation, authorities from the Vidya Prasarak Mandal (VPM), along with the principals of associated colleges, including KG Joshi-NG Bedekar College and B N&nbsp;Bandodkar College, have remained unavailable for comment. The deafening silence from these institutions has further fuelled public outrage and concern.</p>

<p>As per an India TV report, the ongoing NCC training is a collaborative effort involving students from three colleges, who convene at a shared location within the Joshi-Bedekar campus.</p>

<p>The training aims to prepare students for potential careers with&nbsp;the army and navy, instilling discipline and skills crucial for such endeavours.</p>

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<p>The footage shows a disturbing&nbsp;scene wherein several unidentified students are subjected to harsh treatment. They are seen lying in rainwater and mud, while some are forced to stand in the muck.</p>

<p>The severity of the situation is compounded as senior trainers deliver brutal blows with a stick in an utterly savage manner.</p>

<p>Despite the terrified students' desperate cries and pleas for mercy, the beatings persist unabated. The footage, believed to have been captured by a conscientious fellow student, has sent shockwaves through the community.</p>

<h2><strong>Call to action and seeking accountability</strong></h2>

<p>In light of the incident, Suchitra Naik, the principal of Joshi-Bedekar College, has issued a call for action.</p>

<p>Acknowledging the fear that has likely deterred many students and parents from speaking out, Naik appeals to them to step forward, identify the senior involved, and formally lodge complaints.</p>

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<p>Expressing condemnation for the incident, Naik assured&nbsp;that the authorities have initiated a comprehensive inquiry and pledged&nbsp;that those responsible will not escape accountability.</p>

<p>As public outrage intensifies and the video continues to circulate, the demand for justice grows louder. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and nurturing environment within educational institutions, where students can grow and thrive without fear of such reprehensible treatment.</p>

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A disturbing footage showing a group of students lying face down in a puddle amid rain, and an unidentified senior NCC (National Cadet Corps) trainer ruthlessly hitting them with a thick stick is doing the rounds on social media.

A disturbing footage showing a group of students lying face down in a puddle amid rain, and an unidentified senior NCC (National Cadet Corps) trainer ruthlessly hitting them with a thick stick is doing the rounds on social media. The heart-wrenching cries for help from the students have sparked widespread outrage. Senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Jitendra Awhad, expressed profound shock in response to the alleged incident. He emphatically called upon the state government to take immediate and stringent action in addressing the matter. In a media interaction held in Mumbai, Awhad voiced his disbelief, stating, "This is unbelievable… Such a thing is going on… We demand strict action in this case." Disclaimer: This video may contain graphic images disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Shocking video of NCC students being brutally beaten up by seniors in Bandodkar and Joshi Bedekar College in Maharashtra's #Thane@ThaneCityPolice @CMOMaharashtra @mieknathshinde @DrSEShinde pic.twitter.com/wHUm2YbciB — Pranjal Mishra 🇮🇳 (@Pranjal_Writes) August 3, 2023 × Authorities remain silent Despite the gravity of the situation, authorities from the Vidya Prasarak Mandal (VPM), along with the principals of associated colleges, including KG Joshi-NG Bedekar College and B N Bandodkar College, have remained unavailable for comment. The deafening silence from these institutions has further fuelled public outrage and concern. As per an India TV report, the ongoing NCC training is a collaborative effort involving students from three colleges, who convene at a shared location within the Joshi-Bedekar campus. The training aims to prepare students for potential careers with the army and navy, instilling discipline and skills crucial for such endeavours. Also read | India restricts imports of laptops, tablets and PCs to boost local manufacturing The footage shows a disturbing scene wherein several unidentified students are subjected to harsh treatment. They are seen lying in rainwater and mud, while some are forced to stand in the muck. The severity of the situation is compounded as senior trainers deliver brutal blows with a stick in an utterly savage manner. Despite the terrified students' desperate cries and pleas for mercy, the beatings persist unabated. The footage, believed to have been captured by a conscientious fellow student, has sent shockwaves through the community. Call to action and seeking accountability In light of the incident, Suchitra Naik, the principal of Joshi-Bedekar College, has issued a call for action. Acknowledging the fear that has likely deterred many students and parents from speaking out, Naik appeals to them to step forward, identify the senior involved, and formally lodge complaints. Also watch | X, formerly Twitter, sought to overturn Indian govt orders in July 2022 Expressing condemnation for the incident, Naik assured that the authorities have initiated a comprehensive inquiry and pledged that those responsible will not escape accountability. As public outrage intensifies and the video continues to circulate, the demand for justice grows louder. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and nurturing environment within educational institutions, where students can grow and thrive without fear of such reprehensible treatment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India's national capital has ties and security and deployed drones to monitor incoming traffic after Monday's clashes in the neighbouring state of Haryana where the situation has been tense. After two days of clashes after a religious procession in the region, the Supreme Court has now issued a slew of directives to de-escalate the unrest.

Haryana violence: Supreme Court issues disciplinary directives

<p>Communal violence in Nuh district of India’s northern state of Haryana has set alarm bells ringing in neighbouring states and areas including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, the National Capital Region (NCR) and Rajasthan. Clashes took place in Nuh district on Monday (July 31) followed by Gurugram on Tuesday. So far, at least five people have been killed.</p>

<p>Shops were set to fire in the Badshahpur area, which lies in NCR. Now, as the violence spreads, police in nearby states have pulled up their socks to avoid any untoward incidents in their areas.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi on alert</strong></h2>

<p>In the Indian capital Delhi, police have increased patrolling, especially in those areas where mixed populations from both communities live. A senior police officer was quoted in the media as saying they were carefully monitoring developments in Haryana as it may have an impact on Delhi as well.</p>

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<p>Drones are being used to monitor sensitive places.</p>

<p>“Keeping North Delhi safe &amp; serene! Police deploys cutting-edge drone survey to watch over the area, ensuring harmony prevails and public safety remains top-notch,” Delhi police said in a post on X, earlier known as Twitter.</p>

<p>Police have also increased patrolling in some areas, where they are interacting with locals. They have erected barricades at border areas to better control and monitor the flow of traffic from nearby states.</p>

<h2><strong>Key meeting to be held in Manesar</strong></h2>

<p>In the wake of the violence in Haryana state, a key meeting or 'Mahapanchayat' has been convened for 11 AM Wednesday (August 2), where villagers and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a right-wing nationalist group with links to the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), are demanding arms licenses of&nbsp;men from a religious community be cancelled.</p>

<h2><strong>Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on alert</strong></h2>

<p>Officials have suspended internet services in four Tehsils of Rajasthan state, namely Pahari, Kaman, Sikri and Nagar in the Mewat region of Bharatpur.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Deadly violence breaks out in Haryana</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, police in Uttar Pradesh state have also intensified vigil and issued alerts in at least 11 districts of the western region.</p>

<p>Mathura, Aligarh, Agra and Gautam Buddh Nagar were some key areas where alert was issued.</p>

<p>ADG (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna said that Mathura and Aligarh were sensitive due to the ongoing 84 Kosi Parikrama, the 297-km religious tour that also includes some areas of Haryana’s Mewat district.</p>

<p>“We are coordinating with Haryana police to ensure security has been intensified along the route,” he said.</p>

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Communal violence in Nuh district of India’s northern state of Haryana has set alarm bells ringing in neighbouring states and areas including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, the National Capital Region (NCR) and Rajasthan.

Communal violence in Nuh district of India’s northern state of Haryana has set alarm bells ringing in neighbouring states and areas including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, the National Capital Region (NCR) and Rajasthan. Clashes took place in Nuh district on Monday (July 31) followed by Gurugram on Tuesday. So far, at least five people have been killed. Shops were set to fire in the Badshahpur area, which lies in NCR. Now, as the violence spreads, police in nearby states have pulled up their socks to avoid any untoward incidents in their areas. Delhi on alert In the Indian capital Delhi, police have increased patrolling, especially in those areas where mixed populations from both communities live. A senior police officer was quoted in the media as saying they were carefully monitoring developments in Haryana as it may have an impact on Delhi as well. Also read: India: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram as mob of at least 200 vandalises, sets shops on fire Drones are being used to monitor sensitive places. “Keeping North Delhi safe & serene! Police deploys cutting-edge drone survey to watch over the area, ensuring harmony prevails and public safety remains top-notch,” Delhi police said in a post on X, earlier known as Twitter. Police have also increased patrolling in some areas, where they are interacting with locals. They have erected barricades at border areas to better control and monitor the flow of traffic from nearby states. Key meeting to be held in Manesar In the wake of the violence in Haryana state, a key meeting or 'Mahapanchayat' has been convened for 11 AM Wednesday (August 2), where villagers and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a right-wing nationalist group with links to the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), are demanding arms licenses of men from a religious community be cancelled. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on alert Officials have suspended internet services in four Tehsils of Rajasthan state, namely Pahari, Kaman, Sikri and Nagar in the Mewat region of Bharatpur. Watch: India: Deadly violence breaks out in Haryana × Meanwhile, police in Uttar Pradesh state have also intensified vigil and issued alerts in at least 11 districts of the western region. Mathura, Aligarh, Agra and Gautam Buddh Nagar were some key areas where alert was issued. ADG (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna said that Mathura and Aligarh were sensitive due to the ongoing 84 Kosi Parikrama, the 297-km religious tour that also includes some areas of Haryana’s Mewat district. “We are coordinating with Haryana police to ensure security has been intensified along the route,” he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Nuh violence: Delhi, Rajasthan, UP on high alert; key meeting to be held in Manesar

What triggered violence in Haryana's Nuh district? What steps are the authorities taking? Could the clashes have been averted? Molly Gambhir tells you all you need to know.

Gravitas: Haryana unrest: What triggered violence in the Nuh district?

Following deadly communal riots that expanded to Gurugram, a city not far from the nation's capital, New Delhi, Indian authorities on Tuesday imposed a curfew, shut down the internet, and sent thousands of paramilitary police to some areas of the northern Haryana state.

India: Deadly violence breaks out in Haryana

<p>Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mob rampage on Tuesday</strong></h2>

<p>According to Indian media reports, a mob of nearly 200 men on motorbikes and SUVs vandalised at least a dozen&nbsp;shops&nbsp;in Badshahpur around 40 kilometres away and hours after the clashes in Nuh. The incident reportedly took place at 4:00 pm (local time) in the city’s main market where shops, mostly restaurants, meat shops, and roadside food stalls were targeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least four&nbsp;shops were set on fire in Sector 66 and no one was reported to be injured. A fire brigade team reached the spot and controlled the blaze, reported news agency PTI. The Badshahpur market was also shut down, said the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav, on Tuesday described the situation as “normal,” and told ANI, “There was some spill-over impact in Sohna of whatever happened in Nuh yesterday, however, the situation was brought under control by evening.”&nbsp;<br />
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He added, "Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted a flag march as well...in Gurugram one death was reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5 vehicles were torched in Sohna and 2-3 shops were vandalised."</p>

<p>After the police arrived at the site where the violence was reported, some rioters managed to flee on their bikes and other vehicles, said the officials. However, some suspects have been detained, the officials added. The police also refuted the reports of some shanties being set on fire in Kadarpur road.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Schools and&nbsp;colleges in Gurugram to remain closed</strong></p>

<p>The recent violence has also prompted the officials to close schools and colleges in the town of&nbsp;Sohna.&nbsp;Gurugram District Magistrate office released a statement and said that considering the current situation and "communal tension in the neighbouring district of Nuh, which has led to the blockage of roads by anti-social elements in bordering parts of District Gurugram, particularly sohna. Such actions may disrupt peace, tranquility, and public order in the region."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In order to avoid any untoward incident and ensure the safety of the students, it is deemed necessary to close all&nbsp;government and private educational institutions" on August 2 in&nbsp;Sohna sub-division of District Gurugram, the statement added.&nbsp;<br />
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The officials also halted the sale of loose petrol and diesel in Gurugram with "immediate effect".<br />
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"In wake of the ongoing communal tensions, all fuel stations operating in Gurugram have been strictly prohibited from selling loose petrol/diesel to any person with immediate effect," said Yadav, in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<h2><strong>Clashes in Haryana’s Nuh</strong></h2>

<p>At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups in Nuh district, around 50 kilometres from the Indian capital Delhi, on Monday. Earlier, violence broke out when one group reportedly tried to stop a religious procession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Five people involved in the incident have been rounded up and the others are being identified,” said the deputy commissioner of Gurugram, as per Reuters. According to officials, as many as 70 people, including police personnel, were reported injured after the clashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The religious procession, Brij Mandaj Jalabhishek Yatra, was held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) – a right-wing organisation.</p>

<p>Media reports suggested that it was stopped by a group of young men on the Gurugram-Alwar National Highway and stones were reportedly hurled at the procession.</p>

<p>Over 2,500 people rushed to take shelter in a nearby temple and were later rescued. By evening, the violence had escalated as a mosque was set on fire post-midnight and hundreds of vehicles were torched overnight.</p>

<p>Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condemned the incident and assured&nbsp;strict action against the people responsible for the violence. According to the administration, 44 FIRs have been registered so far, in which more than 70 people have been arrested, as of Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state.

Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state. Mob rampage on Tuesday According to Indian media reports, a mob of nearly 200 men on motorbikes and SUVs vandalised at least a dozen shops in Badshahpur around 40 kilometres away and hours after the clashes in Nuh. The incident reportedly took place at 4:00 pm (local time) in the city’s main market where shops, mostly restaurants, meat shops, and roadside food stalls were targeted. At least four shops were set on fire in Sector 66 and no one was reported to be injured. A fire brigade team reached the spot and controlled the blaze, reported news agency PTI. The Badshahpur market was also shut down, said the police. However, Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav, on Tuesday described the situation as “normal,” and told ANI, “There was some spill-over impact in Sohna of whatever happened in Nuh yesterday, however, the situation was brought under control by evening.” He added, "Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted a flag march as well...in Gurugram one death was reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5 vehicles were torched in Sohna and 2-3 shops were vandalised." After the police arrived at the site where the violence was reported, some rioters managed to flee on their bikes and other vehicles, said the officials. However, some suspects have been detained, the officials added. The police also refuted the reports of some shanties being set on fire in Kadarpur road. Schools and colleges in Gurugram to remain closed The recent violence has also prompted the officials to close schools and colleges in the town of Sohna. Gurugram District Magistrate office released a statement and said that considering the current situation and "communal tension in the neighbouring district of Nuh, which has led to the blockage of roads by anti-social elements in bordering parts of District Gurugram, particularly sohna. Such actions may disrupt peace, tranquility, and public order in the region." "In order to avoid any untoward incident and ensure the safety of the students, it is deemed necessary to close all government and private educational institutions" on August 2 in Sohna sub-division of District Gurugram, the statement added. Sale of loose petrol and diesel 'strictly prohibited' The officials also halted the sale of loose petrol and diesel in Gurugram with "immediate effect". "In wake of the ongoing communal tensions, all fuel stations operating in Gurugram have been strictly prohibited from selling loose petrol/diesel to any person with immediate effect," said Yadav, in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. Clashes in Haryana’s Nuh At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups in Nuh district, around 50 kilometres from the Indian capital Delhi, on Monday. Earlier, violence broke out when one group reportedly tried to stop a religious procession. “Five people involved in the incident have been rounded up and the others are being identified,” said the deputy commissioner of Gurugram, as per Reuters. According to officials, as many as 70 people, including police personnel, were reported injured after the clashes. The religious procession, Brij Mandaj Jalabhishek Yatra, was held by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) – a right-wing organisation. Media reports suggested that it was stopped by a group of young men on the Gurugram-Alwar National Highway and stones were reportedly hurled at the procession. Over 2,500 people rushed to take shelter in a nearby temple and were later rescued. By evening, the violence had escalated as a mosque was set on fire post-midnight and hundreds of vehicles were torched overnight. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condemned the incident and assured strict action against the people responsible for the violence. According to the administration, 44 FIRs have been registered so far, in which more than 70 people have been arrested, as of Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram as mob of at least 200 vandalises, sets shops on fire

<p>Against the backdrop of the violence in Manipur, Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, leading a Supreme Court bench, expressed strong disapproval of the heinous acts perpetrated against women during the communal and sectarian violence in the northeastern state. He said&nbsp;that such actions could not be justified by comparing them to crimes happening elsewhere in the country.</p>

<p>“We are dealing with something on the unprecedented magnitude of violence against women in communal and sectarian violence. But this cannot be gainsaid that crimes are happening against women and in Bengal also but here the case is different. Tell me what is the suggestion from you in the Manipur case? We cannot justify what happened in Manipur by saying that this happened elsewhere,” the Chief Justice reportedly said.</p>

<h2><strong>Supreme Court demands answers&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The bench, comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, referred to a distressing video showing the naked parading and sexual assault of two tribal women by a mob.</p>

<p>The court questioned the delay in registering a First Information Report (FIR), which took 14 days after the incident came to light on May 4.</p>

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<p>The apex court demanded the government to provide information on arrests made so far and the rehabilitation and aid packages for those affected by the violence since early May.</p>

<h2><strong>Possible formation of special committee&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Supreme Court raised the possibility of forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or committee comprising former judges to oversee the situation. However, the court clarified that it would first hear the responses of the law officers representing the Central government and Manipur on this matter during the next session on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Police handling of case comes under scrutiny</strong></h2>

<p>The bench expressed dismay over the police's handling of the case and questioned why the FIR in the video case was transferred to a magisterial court on June 24, over a month after the incident. Many have lost loved ones and homes due to the violence, making the situation critical and demanding prompt action.</p>

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<p>The apex court called for a comprehensive mechanism to address violence against women in Manipur and inquired about the number of FIRs registered in such incidents since May.</p>

<h2><strong>Centre's response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre and the Manipur government, informed the court that the Union of India had no objection if the Supreme Court decided to monitor the investigation into the violence cases.</p>

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<p>On July 27, the Centre informed the court that the case involving the two women in the video had been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The government asserted its "zero tolerance" towards crimes against women.</p>

<h2><strong>Request to transfer trial outside Manipur</strong></h2>

<p>The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), through its Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, urged the Supreme Court to transfer the trial of the case outside Manipur for a time-bound conclusion. Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the case so far.</p>

<p>The state of Manipur has been experiencing ethnic violence since May 3, triggered by a 'Tribal Solidarity March' in the hill districts to protest against the demand for Scheduled Tribe status by the majority Meitei community. The violence has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, causing widespread unrest and concern.</p>

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Against the backdrop of the violence in Manipur, Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, leading a Supreme Court bench, expressed strong disapproval of the heinous acts perpetrated against women during the communal and sectarian violence in the northeastern state.

Against the backdrop of the violence in Manipur, Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, leading a Supreme Court bench, expressed strong disapproval of the heinous acts perpetrated against women during the communal and sectarian violence in the northeastern state. He said that such actions could not be justified by comparing them to crimes happening elsewhere in the country. “We are dealing with something on the unprecedented magnitude of violence against women in communal and sectarian violence. But this cannot be gainsaid that crimes are happening against women and in Bengal also but here the case is different. Tell me what is the suggestion from you in the Manipur case? We cannot justify what happened in Manipur by saying that this happened elsewhere,” the Chief Justice reportedly said. Supreme Court demands answers The bench, comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, referred to a distressing video showing the naked parading and sexual assault of two tribal women by a mob. The court questioned the delay in registering a First Information Report (FIR), which took 14 days after the incident came to light on May 4. Also Read | Bhutan's roaring success in Tiger conservation grows spotlight with latest numbers The apex court demanded the government to provide information on arrests made so far and the rehabilitation and aid packages for those affected by the violence since early May. Possible formation of special committee The Supreme Court raised the possibility of forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or committee comprising former judges to oversee the situation. However, the court clarified that it would first hear the responses of the law officers representing the Central government and Manipur on this matter during the next session on Tuesday. Police handling of case comes under scrutiny The bench expressed dismay over the police's handling of the case and questioned why the FIR in the video case was transferred to a magisterial court on June 24, over a month after the incident. Many have lost loved ones and homes due to the violence, making the situation critical and demanding prompt action. Also Read | Song about 'going to prison' plays as Trump takes to stage in rally The apex court called for a comprehensive mechanism to address violence against women in Manipur and inquired about the number of FIRs registered in such incidents since May. Centre's response Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre and the Manipur government, informed the court that the Union of India had no objection if the Supreme Court decided to monitor the investigation into the violence cases. Watch | UK: Health agency report shows slight increase in hospital admission × On July 27, the Centre informed the court that the case involving the two women in the video had been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The government asserted its "zero tolerance" towards crimes against women. Request to transfer trial outside Manipur The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), through its Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, urged the Supreme Court to transfer the trial of the case outside Manipur for a time-bound conclusion. Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the case so far. The state of Manipur has been experiencing ethnic violence since May 3, triggered by a 'Tribal Solidarity March' in the hill districts to protest against the demand for Scheduled Tribe status by the majority Meitei community. The violence has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, causing widespread unrest and concern. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A group of coup supporters in Niger launched a violent attack on the headquarters of the deposed president's party, setting it ablaze and damaging vehicles nearby.</p>

<p>The arsonists had broken away from a larger demonstration backing the coup leaders outside the parliament, where Russian flags were displayed, as reported by the BBC.</p>

<h2><strong>International response to the coup</strong></h2>

<p>The army has expressed support for the troops responsible for detaining President Mohamed Bazoum, while Russia and other nations, along with the United Nations, have called for his release.</p>

<p>President Bazoum, a vital Western ally in combating Islamist extremists in West Africa, received promises of "unwavering support" from the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.</p>

<h2><strong>Niger's fragile political landscape and western interests</strong></h2>

<p>Niger's coup raises concerns among the US and France, both of which maintain military bases in the uranium-rich nation.</p>

<p>They have condemned the coup and expressed worries about the country's stability.</p>

<p>With neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso also experiencing coups influenced by Islamist uprisings, Western influence in the region is facing challenges.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/niger-un-humanitarian-operations-are-on-hold-says-spokesperson-620086">Niger: UN humanitarian operations are 'on hold', says spokesperson</a></p>

<h2><strong>Junta's uncertain leadership</strong></h2>

<p>The coup leaders have not revealed their leader, leading to uncertainty about who is truly in charge of Niger.</p>

<p>State TV has been broadcasting the coup announcement, interspersed with patriotic music and Quranic verses. While the capital, Niamey, saw shops reopening and coup supporters taking to the streets, the situation remains fluid.</p>

<h2><strong>Accusations against the ousted party and shifts in alliances</strong></h2>

<p>The coup supporters blame the ruling party, PNDS Tarraya, for corruption and insufficient efforts to improve security and counter the long-standing jihadist insurgency. Some civil society groups in Niger have been advocating a shift away from France towards Russia, which has prompted reactions from the junta and the West.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;President being held by Presidential guards: Niger</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Potential ramifications for west African stability</strong></h2>

<p>The coup's occurrence underscores the fragility of West African stability and poses challenges for French and Western efforts to restore order in the Sahel region.</p>

<p>The insurgent groups linked to Islamic State and Al-Qaeda may exploit the political unrest and instability to further their agendas.</p>

<h2><strong>Niger's history of coups</strong></h2>

<p>Niger, one of the world's poorest nations located on the edge of the Sahara desert, has a history of coups since gaining independence from France in 1960. The recent coup is the fourth in the country's history, with numerous other attempted coups.</p>

<h2><strong>Calls for resolution and mediation</strong></h2>

<p>While the situation in Niger remains tense and divided, Niger's foreign minister has urged the population to oppose the coup. He emphasised that dialogue could still be a possible path towards resolution. However, mediation missions are facing obstacles due to border closures and escalating tensions.</p>

<p>The coup in Niger has raised alarm globally, drawing attention to the country's delicate political landscape and its impact on regional stability.&nbsp;</p>

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A group of coup supporters in Niger launched a violent attack on the headquarters of the deposed president's party, setting it ablaze and damaging vehicles nearby.

A group of coup supporters in Niger launched a violent attack on the headquarters of the deposed president's party, setting it ablaze and damaging vehicles nearby. The arsonists had broken away from a larger demonstration backing the coup leaders outside the parliament, where Russian flags were displayed, as reported by the BBC. International response to the coup The army has expressed support for the troops responsible for detaining President Mohamed Bazoum, while Russia and other nations, along with the United Nations, have called for his release. President Bazoum, a vital Western ally in combating Islamist extremists in West Africa, received promises of "unwavering support" from the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Niger's fragile political landscape and western interests Niger's coup raises concerns among the US and France, both of which maintain military bases in the uranium-rich nation. They have condemned the coup and expressed worries about the country's stability. With neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso also experiencing coups influenced by Islamist uprisings, Western influence in the region is facing challenges. Also read | Niger: UN humanitarian operations are 'on hold', says spokesperson Junta's uncertain leadership The coup leaders have not revealed their leader, leading to uncertainty about who is truly in charge of Niger. State TV has been broadcasting the coup announcement, interspersed with patriotic music and Quranic verses. While the capital, Niamey, saw shops reopening and coup supporters taking to the streets, the situation remains fluid. Accusations against the ousted party and shifts in alliances The coup supporters blame the ruling party, PNDS Tarraya, for corruption and insufficient efforts to improve security and counter the long-standing jihadist insurgency. Some civil society groups in Niger have been advocating a shift away from France towards Russia, which has prompted reactions from the junta and the West. Also watch | President being held by Presidential guards: Niger Potential ramifications for west African stability The coup's occurrence underscores the fragility of West African stability and poses challenges for French and Western efforts to restore order in the Sahel region. The insurgent groups linked to Islamic State and Al-Qaeda may exploit the political unrest and instability to further their agendas. Niger's history of coups Niger, one of the world's poorest nations located on the edge of the Sahara desert, has a history of coups since gaining independence from France in 1960. The recent coup is the fourth in the country's history, with numerous other attempted coups. Calls for resolution and mediation While the situation in Niger remains tense and divided, Niger's foreign minister has urged the population to oppose the coup. He emphasised that dialogue could still be a possible path towards resolution. However, mediation missions are facing obstacles due to border closures and escalating tensions. The coup in Niger has raised alarm globally, drawing attention to the country's delicate political landscape and its impact on regional stability. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Niger Coup: President Bazoum ousted, ruling party headquarters set on fire

Days after a horrifying video showing two women being paraded in public naked by dozens of men surfaced, a sixth arrest has been made in the Indian state of Manipur.

Manipur Violence: Sixth accused arrested in viral video case showing two women being paraded naked

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da silva has now signed an executive order that tightens civilian access to firearms. This move slows down the surge in gun ownership that skyrocketed during the presidency of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazilian president signs executive order to curb firearm access

The Caribbean nation of Haiti has been ravaged by heavily-armed criminal gangs. United Nations estimates that 80% of Haitian capital, Port-Au-Prince, is now under the control of gangs. Word on the street though, is that all of Port-Au-Prince is veritably controlled by gangs. Killings, rapes and kidnappings have surged leading to a violent uprising by civilian vigilante groups. Since April, at least 264 suspected gang members have been killed by vigilante groups. The resulting humanitarian crisis has internally displaced 165,000 people. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Vigilante violence on the rise in Haiti

US is marking one of its grimmest milestones. 28 mass killings and 140 victims of gun violence in 6 months. This is higher than 2022 which recorded 27 killings in the second half. Experts have attributed the rising bloodshed to a growing population with an increased number of guns in the US.

Gravitas: 28 mass killings in US from 1st January to 30th June 2023

Tunisia's coastal city of Sfax is reeling under racial violence, with migrants from sub-Saharan Africa a key target. When will the intense hardship for the migrants end?

Racial tensions in Tunisia

As gun violence across the globe is on the rise, countries take different actions to match the fight against firearms. In a five-year collaborative operation by the UK's National Crime Agency and Spain's Guardia civil, more than 700 Firearms have been seized in the United Kingdom across the country.

UK's National Crime Agency and Spain's Guardia Civil come together, seize more than 700 firearms

Despite a ban, demonstrations against police violence took place in France, including a rally in central Paris with over 2,000 participants organized by the family of a black man who died in police custody in 2016.

Protests against police violence in France persist; Trump links unrest to migration

A video of police brutality in South Africa has emerged, showing armed men, confirmed to be police officers, beating unarmed civilians on the side of the road. The video has caused widespread public outrage and sparked public outcry, drawing attention to the issue of police brutality in the country.

South Africa: Disturbing video of police brutality sparks outrage

<p>At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John.</p>

<p>On Wednesday evening, Macron was filmed at Paris's Accor Arena, watching the singer on his farewell tour, reports Dailymail.com.</p>

<p>He was also photographed alongside his wife with the legendary artist, who has been bestowed with France's Legion of Honour award.</p>

<p>The photo triggered massive outrage overnight, with&nbsp;Thierry Mariani, an MEP with Marine Le Pen's National Rally, saying, “While France was on fire, Macron applauded Elton John,” the Telegraph reported.</p>

<p>This was happening when police were engaged in bloody clashes with protesters, making 150 arrests nationwide. On Thursday, more than 40,000 French cops were deployed to quell the protests.</p>

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<p>For the third straight day, violence and chaos were witnessed in many parts of France as protesters were seen torching vehicles, barricading roads and hurling objects at police. &nbsp;According to local media, a bank was also set on fire.</p>

<p>Some rioters scrawled 'Vengeance for Nahel' – the first name of the 17-year-old deceased– on buildings and walls.</p>

<p>National police on Thursday night said that officers faced new incidents in Marseille, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse and Lille, including fires and fireworks.</p>

<h2><strong>Macron calls crisis meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Amidst immense criticism, Macron has called a new crisis meeting on Friday (June 30), his office said, after a third straight night of violence.&nbsp;He will also cut short a trip to Brussels, where he was supposed to attend a European Union summit, to chair the meeting at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT) meeting.</p>

<h2><strong>Cop who shot Nahel says sorry</strong></h2>

<p>The policeman who killed the French teenager in a Paris suburb on Tuesday has apologised to the family while in custody, his lawyer said.</p>

<p>"The first words he pronounced were to say sorry and the last words he said were to say sorry to the family," Laurent-Franck Lienard told BFMTV late Thursday.</p>

<h2>Fresh unrest in France over police shootings after an official kills a teenager</h2>

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<p>"He is devastated, he doesn't get up in the morning to kill people," Lienard said. "He didn't want to kill him."</p>

<p>The officer, who is 38, has been charged with voluntary homicide and remanded in custody.</p>

<p>Lienard said he would on Friday appeal his client being placed in custody.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The deceased, identified as Nahel M from the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, was pulled over by two policemen for violating traffic rules while driving a yellow Mercedes on Tuesday morning.</p>

<p>Initially, the cops reported that an officer had shot at the teenager because he was driving his car at him, but it was later contradicted by a video circulating online and authenticated by many media channels.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/77-people-arrested-in-france-as-violent-protests-continue-over-police-killing-of-teenager-609903">At least 150 arrested in France as violent protests continue over fatal shooting of teenager</a></p>

<p>The clip shows the two policemen standing by the side of the stationary car, with one pointing a weapon at the driver.</p>

<p>A voice is heard saying "You are going to get a bullet in the head."</p>

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<p>The police officer then appears to fire as the car abruptly drives off.</p>

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At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John.

At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John. On Wednesday evening, Macron was filmed at Paris's Accor Arena, watching the singer on his farewell tour, reports Dailymail.com. He was also photographed alongside his wife with the legendary artist, who has been bestowed with France's Legion of Honour award. The photo triggered massive outrage overnight, with Thierry Mariani, an MEP with Marine Le Pen's National Rally, saying, “While France was on fire, Macron applauded Elton John,” the Telegraph reported. This was happening when police were engaged in bloody clashes with protesters, making 150 arrests nationwide. On Thursday, more than 40,000 French cops were deployed to quell the protests. Macron, amidst unrest in France over the murder of a teenager, was captured relaxing at an Elton John concert… https://t.co/lF48Yscccx pic.twitter.com/nJb8LCCn6F — Russian Market (@runews) June 29, 2023 × For the third straight day, violence and chaos were witnessed in many parts of France as protesters were seen torching vehicles, barricading roads and hurling objects at police. According to local media, a bank was also set on fire. Some rioters scrawled 'Vengeance for Nahel' – the first name of the 17-year-old deceased– on buildings and walls. National police on Thursday night said that officers faced new incidents in Marseille, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse and Lille, including fires and fireworks. Macron calls crisis meeting Amidst immense criticism, Macron has called a new crisis meeting on Friday (June 30), his office said, after a third straight night of violence. He will also cut short a trip to Brussels, where he was supposed to attend a European Union summit, to chair the meeting at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT) meeting. Cop who shot Nahel says sorry The policeman who killed the French teenager in a Paris suburb on Tuesday has apologised to the family while in custody, his lawyer said. "The first words he pronounced were to say sorry and the last words he said were to say sorry to the family," Laurent-Franck Lienard told BFMTV late Thursday. Fresh unrest in France over police shootings after an official kills a teenager "He is devastated, he doesn't get up in the morning to kill people," Lienard said. "He didn't want to kill him." The officer, who is 38, has been charged with voluntary homicide and remanded in custody. Lienard said he would on Friday appeal his client being placed in custody. What happened? The deceased, identified as Nahel M from the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, was pulled over by two policemen for violating traffic rules while driving a yellow Mercedes on Tuesday morning. Initially, the cops reported that an officer had shot at the teenager because he was driving his car at him, but it was later contradicted by a video circulating online and authenticated by many media channels. Also read | At least 150 arrested in France as violent protests continue over fatal shooting of teenager The clip shows the two policemen standing by the side of the stationary car, with one pointing a weapon at the driver. A voice is heard saying "You are going to get a bullet in the head." WATCH | Man continues to eat sandwich as police clash with rioters in Paris suburb The police officer then appears to fire as the car abruptly drives off. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

President Emmanuel Macron seen partying with Elton John as France descends into chaos, destruction

Violence escalates in France in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent by a police official. Third night of clashes as protestors shot fireworks and set cars ablaze. Pieter Cleppe, editor in chief, brussels report joins us to discuss the situation.

Violence & arson grips France

The ongoing violence in Manipur is escalating. Three, including a police official, were killed in a firing that broke out on Thursday night. As per reports citing sources, armed assailants attacked Kuki settlements in Kang-pok-pi village. Assam rifles had to launch an operation to put an end to the violence. Following the death of the constable, a huge mob gathered on the streets of Imphal, defying curfew orders. Police and the rapid action force had use tear gas to disperse the crowd.

India: Manipur hit by fresh violence & protests, policeman among 3 killed in overnight clashes

<p>The French government said Tuesday that it would soon shut down an activist climate group over a series of recent demonstrations including one that led to fierce clashes with police over a controversial irrigation project.</p>

<p>Government spokesman Olivier Veran accused the Uprisings of the Earth (SLT) coalition of encouraging violence at protests in March near Sainte-Soline in western France over irrigation.</p>

<p>"You don't dissolve an association because of its ideas. You dissolve it because there is violence or a risk for public safety," Veran told CNews television.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SLT has vowed to fight the shutdown order, saying on its website: "You cannot dissolve a movement. You cannot dissolve a revolt."</p>

<p>Veran said SLT "whipped up violence at Sainte Soline by inviting rioters, who came from across Europe with metal bars and petanque balls to try and kill police officers".</p>

<p>"The climate question does not justify throwing rocks at police in a field," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SLT is a coalition of several activist associations, which was also behind a recent protest against a sand quarry in western France where protesters tore up fields and equipment at a farm.</p>

<p>The group was also one of several organisers of a banned demonstration at the weekend against a new rail link between the eastern city of Lyon and Turin in Italy.</p>

<p>It is part of a new wave of more radical climate activist groups including Extinction Rebellion which use direct action to underline their warnings about the dangers to the planet.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, prosecutors also said they had detained 14 people for questioning over vandalism at a protest supported by SLT, against a Lafarge cement plant near the southern city of Marseille.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Protesters called the company "one of the most destructive in the world". &nbsp;</p>

<h2>Policing in spotlight</h2>

<p>The dissolution of SLT was officially launched by the interior ministry just after the Sainte-Soline clashes in March, using powers that have been previously used to outlaw far-right and Islamist groups.</p>

<p>The decree is likely to be discussed at the government's weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday, a source close to the issue said.</p>

<p>France has faced a wave of protests in recent months, mainly over a hotly contested decision to push back the retirement age, which have at times turned violent.</p>

<p>Some of the demonstrators have vandalised buildings and street furniture or thrown rocks at riot police.</p>

<p>Critics accuse authorities of fomenting tensions with heavy-handed policing tactics and aggressive confrontations with demonstrators.</p>

<p>Many in France were shocked by the scenes at Sainte-Soline, where around 5,000 protesters battled with more than 3,000 police officers.</p>

<p>Two protesters were left in a coma afterwards, while around 30 officers were injured.</p>

<p>The demonstrators were protesting against a giant reservoir for storing water pumped up from the underground water table.</p>

<p>Critics say it will penalise smaller farmers and the ecosystem, while benefitting mainly industrial agriculture groups.</p>

<p>France's Human Rights League (FDH) said afterward that "as soon as the demonstrators arrived at the reservoir site, police fired at them with weapons of war: tear gas grenades, stun grenades, explosive sting-ball grenades and rubber bullets".</p>

<p>"The deployment put everyone present at risk of serious harm," it said.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, United Nations experts urged France to review its policing practices, expressing concern at the "reported excessive use of force" against protesters, in particular at Sainte-Soline.</p>

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The French government said Tuesday that it would soon shut down an activist climate group over a series of recent demonstrations including one that led to fierce clashes with police over a controversial irrigation project.

The French government said Tuesday that it would soon shut down an activist climate group over a series of recent demonstrations including one that led to fierce clashes with police over a controversial irrigation project. Government spokesman Olivier Veran accused the Uprisings of the Earth (SLT) coalition of encouraging violence at protests in March near Sainte-Soline in western France over irrigation. "You don't dissolve an association because of its ideas. You dissolve it because there is violence or a risk for public safety," Veran told CNews television. SLT has vowed to fight the shutdown order, saying on its website: "You cannot dissolve a movement. You cannot dissolve a revolt." Veran said SLT "whipped up violence at Sainte Soline by inviting rioters, who came from across Europe with metal bars and petanque balls to try and kill police officers". "The climate question does not justify throwing rocks at police in a field," he said. SLT is a coalition of several activist associations, which was also behind a recent protest against a sand quarry in western France where protesters tore up fields and equipment at a farm. The group was also one of several organisers of a banned demonstration at the weekend against a new rail link between the eastern city of Lyon and Turin in Italy. It is part of a new wave of more radical climate activist groups including Extinction Rebellion which use direct action to underline their warnings about the dangers to the planet. On Tuesday, prosecutors also said they had detained 14 people for questioning over vandalism at a protest supported by SLT, against a Lafarge cement plant near the southern city of Marseille. Protesters called the company "one of the most destructive in the world". Policing in spotlight The dissolution of SLT was officially launched by the interior ministry just after the Sainte-Soline clashes in March, using powers that have been previously used to outlaw far-right and Islamist groups. The decree is likely to be discussed at the government's weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday, a source close to the issue said. France has faced a wave of protests in recent months, mainly over a hotly contested decision to push back the retirement age, which have at times turned violent. Some of the demonstrators have vandalised buildings and street furniture or thrown rocks at riot police. Critics accuse authorities of fomenting tensions with heavy-handed policing tactics and aggressive confrontations with demonstrators. Many in France were shocked by the scenes at Sainte-Soline, where around 5,000 protesters battled with more than 3,000 police officers. Two protesters were left in a coma afterwards, while around 30 officers were injured. The demonstrators were protesting against a giant reservoir for storing water pumped up from the underground water table. Critics say it will penalise smaller farmers and the ecosystem, while benefitting mainly industrial agriculture groups. France's Human Rights League (FDH) said afterward that "as soon as the demonstrators arrived at the reservoir site, police fired at them with weapons of war: tear gas grenades, stun grenades, explosive sting-ball grenades and rubber bullets". "The deployment put everyone present at risk of serious harm," it said. Earlier this month, United Nations experts urged France to review its policing practices, expressing concern at the "reported excessive use of force" against protesters, in particular at Sainte-Soline. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

France to shut down climate NGO after vandalism, violence at protest

<p>The United Nations, on Tuesday (June 20) said that more than 2.5 million people have been uprooted since the conflict between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began. Meanwhile, Sudanese officials in Darfur have called for an international investigation amid reports of violence and civilians being killed or shot at as they have tried to escape by foot to Chad since last week.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Three-day ceasefire in Khartoum</strong></h2>

<p>There has been relative calm in the Sudanese capital as the 72-hour ceasefire United States-Saudi Arabia brokered deal brought some respite to the residents in Khartoum but is set to expire Wednesday morning. However, there has been a reported increase in cases of looting across the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Sudanese army source told AFP, that a huge fire erupted at the intelligence headquarters in Khartoum and alleged that RSF had “bombarded the building and caused the fire”. This claim was later countered after an RSF source told the news agency that “an army drone bombed the building, where RSF fighters had gathered”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the fighting which first erupted in April has killed more than 2,000 people across Sudan, as per the data from Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project. Out of which up to 1,100 have been killed in the city of El Geneina alone which is the capital of West Darfur state, according to the US state department.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sudanese people try&nbsp;to escape violence in Darfur</strong></h2>

<p>According to UN officials, the violence in Darfur, a region in Sudan with five provinces, has recently taken an ethnic dimension as RSF and Arab militias have reportedly been targeting non-Arab tribes in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters, citing witnesses, reported that assailants have targeted non-Arab residents by their skin colour. Recent reports have also said how the violence in the region’s El Geneina over the past two months has been driven by Arab nomadic tribes and the RSF.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the past couple of weeks, residents have been fleeing the city en masse to get to the border on foot to neighbouring Chad. Speaking about the violence in El Geneina, Ibrahim, a resident who made it to the Chadian town of Adre, told Reuters how a large number of people tried to seek protection near the army headquarters in El Geneina on June 14 but were blocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“All of a sudden, the militias came out and sprayed people with gunfire,” Ibrahim told Reuters from Adre, which is nearly 30 km away from the Sudanese city. He added, “We got surprised by thousands of people running back. People were killed, they were trampled.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to AFP, dead bodies were seen across the streets of El Geneina. The international medical relief organisation Doctors Without Borders or MSF, on Monday, said some 15,000 people had fled West Darfur in the past four days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The organisation also said that many of those arriving from across the border to Chad have reported seeing people shot and killed as they tried to escape El Geneina. At least 150,000 people have fled Darfur into Chad since the beginning of the conflict, as per the UN.</p>

<p>A resident from the Sudanese city told the MSF, “It was a collective decision of the people of El Geneina to leave,” adding that “Most of them fled on foot heading northeast of El Geneina but many of them were killed on this route,” as per Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What have the officials said about this violence?</strong></h2>

<p>Mini Arko Minawi, the governor of Darfur, called on the UN Security Council to allow the International Criminal Court to probe “crimes and assassinations” which have taken place in the region in the past two months. Earlier this month, UN envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, referred to reports of attacks “allegedly committed by Arab militias and some armed men” in RSF uniform.</p>

<p>Perthes also said that the attacks included targeted killings, rapes and other atrocities which could amount to crimes against humanity. In a video posted on Monday, Minawi said, “What is happening in Darfur now is no less than what had happened in 2003,” referring to the genocidal war that took place in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to AFP, in an audio recording Tuesday RSF commander, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, denounced the “tribal conflict” in El Geneina. He also went on to claim that he had ordered his men “not to intervene” and accused the army of “distributing weapons” to civilians.</p>

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The United Nations, on Tuesday (June 20) said that more than 2.5 million people have been uprooted since the conflict between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began.

The United Nations, on Tuesday (June 20) said that more than 2.5 million people have been uprooted since the conflict between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began. Meanwhile, Sudanese officials in Darfur have called for an international investigation amid reports of violence and civilians being killed or shot at as they have tried to escape by foot to Chad since last week. Three-day ceasefire in Khartoum There has been relative calm in the Sudanese capital as the 72-hour ceasefire United States-Saudi Arabia brokered deal brought some respite to the residents in Khartoum but is set to expire Wednesday morning. However, there has been a reported increase in cases of looting across the city. A Sudanese army source told AFP, that a huge fire erupted at the intelligence headquarters in Khartoum and alleged that RSF had “bombarded the building and caused the fire”. This claim was later countered after an RSF source told the news agency that “an army drone bombed the building, where RSF fighters had gathered”. So far, the fighting which first erupted in April has killed more than 2,000 people across Sudan, as per the data from Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project. Out of which up to 1,100 have been killed in the city of El Geneina alone which is the capital of West Darfur state, according to the US state department. Sudanese people try to escape violence in Darfur According to UN officials, the violence in Darfur, a region in Sudan with five provinces, has recently taken an ethnic dimension as RSF and Arab militias have reportedly been targeting non-Arab tribes in the region. Reuters, citing witnesses, reported that assailants have targeted non-Arab residents by their skin colour. Recent reports have also said how the violence in the region’s El Geneina over the past two months has been driven by Arab nomadic tribes and the RSF. In the past couple of weeks, residents have been fleeing the city en masse to get to the border on foot to neighbouring Chad. Speaking about the violence in El Geneina, Ibrahim, a resident who made it to the Chadian town of Adre, told Reuters how a large number of people tried to seek protection near the army headquarters in El Geneina on June 14 but were blocked. “All of a sudden, the militias came out and sprayed people with gunfire,” Ibrahim told Reuters from Adre, which is nearly 30 km away from the Sudanese city. He added, “We got surprised by thousands of people running back. People were killed, they were trampled.” According to AFP, dead bodies were seen across the streets of El Geneina. The international medical relief organisation Doctors Without Borders or MSF, on Monday, said some 15,000 people had fled West Darfur in the past four days. The organisation also said that many of those arriving from across the border to Chad have reported seeing people shot and killed as they tried to escape El Geneina. At least 150,000 people have fled Darfur into Chad since the beginning of the conflict, as per the UN. A resident from the Sudanese city told the MSF, “It was a collective decision of the people of El Geneina to leave,” adding that “Most of them fled on foot heading northeast of El Geneina but many of them were killed on this route,” as per Reuters. What have the officials said about this violence? Mini Arko Minawi, the governor of Darfur, called on the UN Security Council to allow the International Criminal Court to probe “crimes and assassinations” which have taken place in the region in the past two months. Earlier this month, UN envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, referred to reports of attacks “allegedly committed by Arab militias and some armed men” in RSF uniform. Perthes also said that the attacks included targeted killings, rapes and other atrocities which could amount to crimes against humanity. In a video posted on Monday, Minawi said, “What is happening in Darfur now is no less than what had happened in 2003,” referring to the genocidal war that took place in the region. According to AFP, in an audio recording Tuesday RSF commander, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, denounced the “tribal conflict” in El Geneina. He also went on to claim that he had ordered his men “not to intervene” and accused the army of “distributing weapons” to civilians. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Fresh violence broke out in the conflict-torn Indian state of Manipur on Friday night as reports emerged of automatic weapons firing from Kangvai in Churachandpur district and Kwakta in Bishnupur district and intermittent bursts of firing took place on Saturday morning, stated police and army sources.<br />
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There were also reports of mob build-up and attempted arson and vandalism. State police and joint forces of the Army, Assam Rifles, and Rapid Action Force undertook a Flag March in the Imphal East district late at midnight.</p>

<h2><strong>Two civilians injured in mob dispersal</strong></h2>

<p>According to the report, arson was attempted at the Palace Compound near Advance Hospital. Last evening, a mob of around 1,000 people congregated and attempted vandalism and arson.</p>

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<p>Rubber bullets and tear gas were fired by the RAF to disperse the mob, in which two civilians suffered injuries. There were also reports of mob build-up near Manipur University.<br />
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Around 200 to 300 people had collected near Thongju at 10.40 pm local time and tried to vandalise the local MLA's residence.<br />
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A column of the RAF dispersed the crowd. Last night, another mob attempted to vandalise Iringbam Police Station in the Imphal West district. At 11:40 pm local time, 300 to 400 people gathered outside the police station and tried to ransack it. The RAF dispersed the crowd.<br />
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According to the sources of the Army, the office of the country's ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was surrounded by a mob of 200 to 300 people around midnight at Sinjemai, and the crowd was dispersed by an Army column.<br />
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The mob gathered also tried to vandalise state BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi's residence in Imphal West at midnight, however, their efforts were foiled by the Army and RAF. According to the Army, the crowd was dispersed.</p>

<h2><strong>Cong&nbsp;attacks Modi, says PM not willing to talk to people</strong></h2>

<p>In the wake of escalating violence, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram attacked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he is not willing to talk to the people.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Indian Union Minister RK Ranjan's home set on fire in Manipur</strong></p>

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<p>“The double-engine government is failing the people of Manipur. One engine (the state) has run out of fuel. The other engine (the centre) has decoupled itself and is hiding in the loco shed,” stated Chidambaram in a tweet. He also stated that Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has lost the confidence of the people<br />
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“It is obvious that Mr Biren Singh has lost the confidence of all sections of the people of Manipur. It is also obvious that Mr Narendra Modi is not willing to talk to the people of Manipur nor even make an appeal for peace,” Chidambaram said.<br />
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The fresh attacks broke out in Manipur a day after a mob of 1200 people had burnt down the home of Union Minister RK Ranjan Singh by throwing petrol bombs.<br />
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In the state of Manipur, violence has escalated between two communities over the last few days as mobs continue to target the property. Efforts are being made by the centre to implement a peace plan, however, the law and order situation continues to remain extremely volatile.</p>

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Fresh violence broke out in the conflict-torn Indian state of Manipur on Friday night as reports emerged of automatic weapons firing from Kangvai in Churachandpur district and Kwakta in Bishnupur district and intermittent bursts of firing took place on Saturday morning, stated police and army sources.

Fresh violence broke out in the conflict-torn Indian state of Manipur on Friday night as reports emerged of automatic weapons firing from Kangvai in Churachandpur district and Kwakta in Bishnupur district and intermittent bursts of firing took place on Saturday morning, stated police and army sources. There were also reports of mob build-up and attempted arson and vandalism. State police and joint forces of the Army, Assam Rifles, and Rapid Action Force undertook a Flag March in the Imphal East district late at midnight. Two civilians injured in mob dispersal According to the report, arson was attempted at the Palace Compound near Advance Hospital. Last evening, a mob of around 1,000 people congregated and attempted vandalism and arson. ALSO READ | India: Nine killed, 10 injured in violence-hit Manipur state Rubber bullets and tear gas were fired by the RAF to disperse the mob, in which two civilians suffered injuries. There were also reports of mob build-up near Manipur University. Around 200 to 300 people had collected near Thongju at 10.40 pm local time and tried to vandalise the local MLA's residence. A column of the RAF dispersed the crowd. Last night, another mob attempted to vandalise Iringbam Police Station in the Imphal West district. At 11:40 pm local time, 300 to 400 people gathered outside the police station and tried to ransack it. The RAF dispersed the crowd. According to the sources of the Army, the office of the country's ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was surrounded by a mob of 200 to 300 people around midnight at Sinjemai, and the crowd was dispersed by an Army column. The mob gathered also tried to vandalise state BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi's residence in Imphal West at midnight, however, their efforts were foiled by the Army and RAF. According to the Army, the crowd was dispersed. Cong attacks Modi, says PM not willing to talk to people In the wake of escalating violence, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram attacked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he is not willing to talk to the people. WATCH | Indian Union Minister RK Ranjan's home set on fire in Manipur “The double-engine government is failing the people of Manipur. One engine (the state) has run out of fuel. The other engine (the centre) has decoupled itself and is hiding in the loco shed,” stated Chidambaram in a tweet. He also stated that Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has lost the confidence of the people “It is obvious that Mr Biren Singh has lost the confidence of all sections of the people of Manipur. It is also obvious that Mr Narendra Modi is not willing to talk to the people of Manipur nor even make an appeal for peace,” Chidambaram said. The fresh attacks broke out in Manipur a day after a mob of 1200 people had burnt down the home of Union Minister RK Ranjan Singh by throwing petrol bombs. In the state of Manipur, violence has escalated between two communities over the last few days as mobs continue to target the property. Efforts are being made by the centre to implement a peace plan, however, the law and order situation continues to remain extremely volatile. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Fresh violence breaks out in Manipur, mobs indulge in arson and vandalism

A mob stormed and set Indian Union Minister of State for External Affairs RK Ranjan's home on fire in Imphal, Manipur on Thursday night. The union minister and his family were not present in the house when the incident took place.

Indian Union Minister RK Ranjan's home set on fire in Manipur

<p>In a new survey, the data collected revealed that a third of young men in Germany believe that using violence against women is acceptable. The study led to outrage among gender equality campaigners.<br />
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Children’s charity Plan International Germany had commissioned the survey and the regional newspaper Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung had published its findings.<br />
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In the study, which was carried out online, a group of 1,000 men and 1,000 women between the age of 18 to 35 from across the country were asked to submit their views on masculinity.</p>

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<h2><strong>Violence to 'instil respect' in women, say men</strong></h2>

<p>In the study, 34 per cent of men accepted using violence against their female partner in the past years to “instil respect in them”. Meanwhile, 33 per cent said that they found it acceptable if their “hand slipped” occasionally during an argument with their female partners.<br />
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The study, which explored attitudes ranging from victim-blaming and double standards, found that 50 per cent of men stated they would not like to be in a relationship with a woman who previously had many sexual partners, while 20 per cent of the women in the survey also agreed with this fact.<br />
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The survey also stated that there was difference in the expectations of men and women within a relationship.<br />
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More than half of men – around 52 per cent – looking for a relationship in the form of a “breadwinner-housewife model,” where most of the money for the household was earned by them and household tasks as well as childcare were primarily the woman’s role.<br />
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More than two-thirds of the women disagreed with these views in the survey and said that they wanted equal partnerships and shared decision-making.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Survey: 33% men find violence against women acceptable | Germany</strong></p>

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<p>Less than half of respondents – 48 per cent– said that they disliked public displays of homosexuality, adding that they felt “disturbed” by it.<br />
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Taking to Twitter, the German group Federal Organisation for Equality said that the findings were “shocking.”<br />
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It added, “According to a survey by Plan International Germany, every third young man finds violence against women ‘acceptable’. This urgently needs to change!”<br />
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Karsten Kassner from Federal Forum Men, an organisation which stands for gender equality, called for change and said, “It’s problematic that a third of the surveyed men trivialize physical violence against women.”<br />
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As per data collected by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police (BKA), 115,000 women in the country have been victims of domestic violence in 2021.</p>

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In a new survey, the data collected revealed that a third of young men in Germany believe that using violence against women is acceptable. The study led to outrage among gender equality campaigners.

In a new survey, the data collected revealed that a third of young men in Germany believe that using violence against women is acceptable. The study led to outrage among gender equality campaigners. Children’s charity Plan International Germany had commissioned the survey and the regional newspaper Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung had published its findings. In the study, which was carried out online, a group of 1,000 men and 1,000 women between the age of 18 to 35 from across the country were asked to submit their views on masculinity. ALSO READ | Climate activists in Germany accused of 580 offences Violence to 'instil respect' in women, say men In the study, 34 per cent of men accepted using violence against their female partner in the past years to “instil respect in them”. Meanwhile, 33 per cent said that they found it acceptable if their “hand slipped” occasionally during an argument with their female partners. The study, which explored attitudes ranging from victim-blaming and double standards, found that 50 per cent of men stated they would not like to be in a relationship with a woman who previously had many sexual partners, while 20 per cent of the women in the survey also agreed with this fact. The survey also stated that there was difference in the expectations of men and women within a relationship. More than half of men – around 52 per cent – looking for a relationship in the form of a “breadwinner-housewife model,” where most of the money for the household was earned by them and household tasks as well as childcare were primarily the woman’s role. More than two-thirds of the women disagreed with these views in the survey and said that they wanted equal partnerships and shared decision-making. WATCH | Survey: 33% men find violence against women acceptable | Germany Less than half of respondents – 48 per cent– said that they disliked public displays of homosexuality, adding that they felt “disturbed” by it. Taking to Twitter, the German group Federal Organisation for Equality said that the findings were “shocking.” It added, “According to a survey by Plan International Germany, every third young man finds violence against women ‘acceptable’. This urgently needs to change!” Karsten Kassner from Federal Forum Men, an organisation which stands for gender equality, called for change and said, “It’s problematic that a third of the surveyed men trivialize physical violence against women.” As per data collected by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police (BKA), 115,000 women in the country have been victims of domestic violence in 2021. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

In Germany, a third of men find violence against women ‘acceptable': study

According to a survey, more than one-third of German men considered violence against women to be acceptable. Plan International Germany polled 1,000 men and 1,000 women between the ages of 18 and 35 online from March 9 through March 21, and the results show that 33% of men deemed it acceptable.

Survey: 33% men find violence against women acceptable | Germany

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<p>Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in the capital city of Serbia, Belgrade, on Saturday (June 3) in protest of the government and the violence which they have blamed for the deaths of 18 people in two separate mass shootings in Serbia. The protesters who marked the one-month anniversary of the first mass shooting in a school have also called for the resignation of the country’s president, interior minister, and the head of the country's secret service.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened at the protest on Saturday?</strong></h2>

<p>The Serbian capital city witnessed its fifth anti-government protest in a month and the people marched through Belgrade while some even broke off to President Aleksandar Vucic’s official residence.</p>

<p>According to opposition groups and media reports, right-wing groups were trying to infiltrate the march to promote their nationalist agenda. This also prompted the rally organised by several pro-European opposition parties on Friday to be rescheduled to Saturday, after the far-right groups reportedly said they would join the march.</p>

<p>On Saturday, protesters raised slogans like “Vucic go away,” and held up banners with the slogan “Serbia against violence.” Meanwhile, some demonstrators also left hundreds of pieces of paper by Vucic’s official residence with messages calling for him to step down.</p>

<p>“Serbia against violence” protesters&nbsp;have blamed Vucic for not tackling the culture of violence and its promotion in the media which they say has now become a part of the society.</p>

<p>As per a report by Reuters, recent Serbian reality TV shows have allowed the participation of convicted criminals, including murderers as well as shown men beating up women. However, TV stations have vowed to stop airing the show after backlash.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What have the protesters demanded?</strong></h2>

<p>The protesters have called for the resignation of the Serbian president, Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic, and Secret Service Chief Aleksandar Vulin as well as an immediate suspension of TV programmes that promote violence and called for their broadcasting licences to be revoked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m here for all of us, especially my children. So they don’t need to protest, but work and live in their country like they should,” a 33-year-old mathematician Bojana Popovic told AFP during the rally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, Serbia witnessed the country’s first school shooting when a 13-year-old killed nine students at a Belgrade elementary school. In a separate incident, a day later, a 21-year-old man killed eight people in a town outside Belgrade.</p>

<h2>‘<strong>Political’ stunt: Serbian president about the protests</strong></h2>

<p>Previously, Vucic has dismissed the protests as a “political” stunt and denied accusations of fueling intolerance and violence. The Serbian president also went on to reportedly peddle theories about foreign nations and the opposition&nbsp;conspiring to topple his government which has been in power for more than a decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They just need to know that dead or alive, including my children, I will fight against those who support violence,” said Vucic, in a recent interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, after the mass shootings the government declared a one-month amnesty period for citizens to surrender unregistered weapons where residents had turned over about 13,500 items including guns, cartons of hand grenades, and anti-tank rocket launchers.&nbsp;</p>

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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in the capital city of Serbia, Belgrade, on Saturday (June 3) in protest of the government and the violence which they have blamed for the deaths of 18 people in two separate mass shootings in Serbia.

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in the capital city of Serbia, Belgrade, on Saturday (June 3) in protest of the government and the violence which they have blamed for the deaths of 18 people in two separate mass shootings in Serbia. The protesters who marked the one-month anniversary of the first mass shooting in a school have also called for the resignation of the country’s president, interior minister, and the head of the country's secret service. What happened at the protest on Saturday? The Serbian capital city witnessed its fifth anti-government protest in a month and the people marched through Belgrade while some even broke off to President Aleksandar Vucic’s official residence. According to opposition groups and media reports, right-wing groups were trying to infiltrate the march to promote their nationalist agenda. This also prompted the rally organised by several pro-European opposition parties on Friday to be rescheduled to Saturday, after the far-right groups reportedly said they would join the march. On Saturday, protesters raised slogans like “Vucic go away,” and held up banners with the slogan “Serbia against violence.” Meanwhile, some demonstrators also left hundreds of pieces of paper by Vucic’s official residence with messages calling for him to step down. “Serbia against violence” protesters have blamed Vucic for not tackling the culture of violence and its promotion in the media which they say has now become a part of the society. As per a report by Reuters, recent Serbian reality TV shows have allowed the participation of convicted criminals, including murderers as well as shown men beating up women. However, TV stations have vowed to stop airing the show after backlash. What have the protesters demanded? The protesters have called for the resignation of the Serbian president, Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic, and Secret Service Chief Aleksandar Vulin as well as an immediate suspension of TV programmes that promote violence and called for their broadcasting licences to be revoked. “I’m here for all of us, especially my children. So they don’t need to protest, but work and live in their country like they should,” a 33-year-old mathematician Bojana Popovic told AFP during the rally. Last month, Serbia witnessed the country’s first school shooting when a 13-year-old killed nine students at a Belgrade elementary school. In a separate incident, a day later, a 21-year-old man killed eight people in a town outside Belgrade. ‘Political’ stunt: Serbian president about the protests Previously, Vucic has dismissed the protests as a “political” stunt and denied accusations of fueling intolerance and violence. The Serbian president also went on to reportedly peddle theories about foreign nations and the opposition conspiring to topple his government which has been in power for more than a decade. “They just need to know that dead or alive, including my children, I will fight against those who support violence,” said Vucic, in a recent interview. Notably, after the mass shootings the government declared a one-month amnesty period for citizens to surrender unregistered weapons where residents had turned over about 13,500 items including guns, cartons of hand grenades, and anti-tank rocket launchers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Thousands of Serbians participate in 5th anti-government protest since mass shootings

<p>In a bizarre discovery, authorities in northern Mexico found 45 bags containing human remains on Thursday (June 1) while searching for seven young workers of a call centre who had gone missing a week ago. As per reports, the officials are still trying to determine how many bodies are there.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do we know so far?</strong></h2>

<p>The 45 bags which contained dismembered bodies were found at a forest overlook located in the Mirador del Bosque, a suburb of the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, reported DW.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office, which issued the statement about the bags, said it was not immediately clear if the remains were those of the seven missing workers but said that they will continue the search.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bags were recovered from a 40-metre-deep ravine in an area with difficult access, said the state prosecutors. According to a report by the Associated Press, firefighters and civil defence used a helicopter to recover remains from the gorge and will continue to inspect the site in the upcoming days.</p>

<p>The officials also said that they began investigating after they received a report of possible body parts in the area. The first bag of human remains was reportedly found on Tuesday which led to the discovery of dozens of them by the next day. Preliminary reports suggest that the remains are of both men and women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The search is being coordinated by the police with the Zapopan city’s civil protection forces and firefighters who worked to extract the bags found from the ravine. A report by DW citing the prosecution said, forensic personnel were also present at the site to determine the number of possible victims and to try and identify them.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Missing people in Mexico</strong></h2>

<p>Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, is considered to be home to the powerful cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). A report by the AP citing federal government data said there are more than 110,000 missing people in Mexico out of which 15,000 are in Jalisco, which has reported the highest number.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In December, local authorities found four human skulls inside a package at the Queretaro Intercontinental Airport in central Mexico, headed to the United States. The skulls were found wrapped in aluminium foil inside a cardboard box and sent from the western coastal state of Michoacan, which is said to be one of the most violent parts of the country and destined for an address in the US state of South Carolina.&nbsp;</p>

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In a bizarre discovery, authorities in northern Mexico found 45 bags containing human remains on Thursday (June 1) while searching for seven young workers of a call centre who had gone missing a week ago.

In a bizarre discovery, authorities in northern Mexico found 45 bags containing human remains on Thursday (June 1) while searching for seven young workers of a call centre who had gone missing a week ago. As per reports, the officials are still trying to determine how many bodies are there. What do we know so far? The 45 bags which contained dismembered bodies were found at a forest overlook located in the Mirador del Bosque, a suburb of the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, reported DW. However, the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office, which issued the statement about the bags, said it was not immediately clear if the remains were those of the seven missing workers but said that they will continue the search. The bags were recovered from a 40-metre-deep ravine in an area with difficult access, said the state prosecutors. According to a report by the Associated Press, firefighters and civil defence used a helicopter to recover remains from the gorge and will continue to inspect the site in the upcoming days. The officials also said that they began investigating after they received a report of possible body parts in the area. The first bag of human remains was reportedly found on Tuesday which led to the discovery of dozens of them by the next day. Preliminary reports suggest that the remains are of both men and women. The search is being coordinated by the police with the Zapopan city’s civil protection forces and firefighters who worked to extract the bags found from the ravine. A report by DW citing the prosecution said, forensic personnel were also present at the site to determine the number of possible victims and to try and identify them. Missing people in Mexico Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, is considered to be home to the powerful cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). A report by the AP citing federal government data said there are more than 110,000 missing people in Mexico out of which 15,000 are in Jalisco, which has reported the highest number. In December, local authorities found four human skulls inside a package at the Queretaro Intercontinental Airport in central Mexico, headed to the United States. The skulls were found wrapped in aluminium foil inside a cardboard box and sent from the western coastal state of Michoacan, which is said to be one of the most violent parts of the country and destined for an address in the US state of South Carolina. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The West-backed North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said it will deploy additional 700 troops to the violence-hit Kosovo a day after 30 of its peacekeeping soldiers and more than 50 ethnic Serbian protesters were injured in the clashes.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">The NATO peacekeepers were able to secure a town hall in Zvečan as the situation remained tense.</p>

<p dir="ltr">“We have decided to deploy 700 more troops from the operational reserve force for Western Balkans,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo on Tuesday, after holding talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, reports AP news agency.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Stoltenberg said that the 30-nation&nbsp;alliance would also “put an additional battalion of reserve forces on high readiness so they can also be deployed if needed. These are prudent steps.”&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">A battalion typically ranges from 300 to around 1,000 troops. The NATO peacekeeping mission, Kosovo Force (KFOR), currently consists of almost 3,800 troops.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The crisis dates back to April when Kosovo Serbs boycotted local elections, allowing ethnic Albanians to take control of local councils with a turnout of less than 3.5 per cent—– a move that led the US and its allies to rebuke Kosovo’s leaders on Friday.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>NATO chief calls for calm</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">On Monday, the KFOR soldiers prevented a group of ethnic Serbian demonstrators from entering the municipality building in Zvečan town where clashes had erupted, raising fears of instability and flareup in the Balkan region amidst increased Western efforts to resolve a long-standing dispute.</p>

<p dir="ltr">NATO chief condemned the violence, saying that “such attacks are unacceptable and must stop.” Issuing a stern warning, Stoltenberg said that NATO troops “will take all necessary actions to maintain a safe and secure environment for all citizens in Kosovo.”</p>

<p dir="ltr">He urged both sides to de-escalate and refrain from “further irresponsible behaviour,” and asked them to return to EU-backed talks on improving relations.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>West, Russia-China take different stand</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Kosovo was once part of Serbia. But in 2008, it broke away from the region and formed its own sovereign country.&nbsp; Ethnic Albanians make up most of the population, but Kosovo has a restive Serb minority in the north of the country bordering Serbia.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The United States and many European nations have recognised Kosovo’s independence, while Russia and China have sided with Belgrade.</p>

<p dir="ltr">On Tuesday, China extended its support to Serbia and backed its efforts to “safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity”, whereas Moscow reiterated its criticism of Western policies in the dispute.</p>

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The West-backed North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said it will deploy additional 700 troops to the violence-hit Kosovo a day after 30 of its peacekeeping soldiers and more than 50 ethnic Serbian protesters were injured in the clashes.

The West-backed North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) said it will deploy additional 700 troops to the violence-hit Kosovo a day after 30 of its peacekeeping soldiers and more than 50 ethnic Serbian protesters were injured in the clashes. The NATO peacekeepers were able to secure a town hall in Zvečan as the situation remained tense. “We have decided to deploy 700 more troops from the operational reserve force for Western Balkans,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Oslo on Tuesday, after holding talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, reports AP news agency. Stoltenberg said that the 30-nation alliance would also “put an additional battalion of reserve forces on high readiness so they can also be deployed if needed. These are prudent steps.” A battalion typically ranges from 300 to around 1,000 troops. The NATO peacekeeping mission, Kosovo Force (KFOR), currently consists of almost 3,800 troops. The crisis dates back to April when Kosovo Serbs boycotted local elections, allowing ethnic Albanians to take control of local councils with a turnout of less than 3.5 per cent—– a move that led the US and its allies to rebuke Kosovo’s leaders on Friday. NATO chief calls for calm On Monday, the KFOR soldiers prevented a group of ethnic Serbian demonstrators from entering the municipality building in Zvečan town where clashes had erupted, raising fears of instability and flareup in the Balkan region amidst increased Western efforts to resolve a long-standing dispute. NATO chief condemned the violence, saying that “such attacks are unacceptable and must stop.” Issuing a stern warning, Stoltenberg said that NATO troops “will take all necessary actions to maintain a safe and secure environment for all citizens in Kosovo.” He urged both sides to de-escalate and refrain from “further irresponsible behaviour,” and asked them to return to EU-backed talks on improving relations. West, Russia-China take different stand Kosovo was once part of Serbia. But in 2008, it broke away from the region and formed its own sovereign country. Ethnic Albanians make up most of the population, but Kosovo has a restive Serb minority in the north of the country bordering Serbia. The United States and many European nations have recognised Kosovo’s independence, while Russia and China have sided with Belgrade. On Tuesday, China extended its support to Serbia and backed its efforts to “safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity”, whereas Moscow reiterated its criticism of Western policies in the dispute. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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