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One of the victims of ethnic violence, Joiso Longmalai is seen at the community centre under security cover by the Assam Police in Jorai village. Ethnic clashes are regularly taking place between Zeme Nagas and the Dimasa tribe in North Cachar Hills in Assam, India. On 8th May 200, suspected Zeme Naga groups attacked a Dimasa village and burnt down 10 out of 13 houses. In this act of violence, they spared the school and the community centre, where most of the families are taking shelter.
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Assam - India's Hidden War
One of the victims of ethnic violence, Joiso Longmalai is seen at the community centre under security cover by the Assam Police in Jorai village. Ethnic clashes are regularly taking place between Zeme Nagas and the Dimasa tribe in North Cachar Hills in Assam, India. On 8th May 200, suspected Zeme Naga groups attacked a Dimasa village and burnt down 10 out of 13 houses. In this act of violence, they spared the school and the community centre, where most of the families are taking shelter.