Since the violence began May 3, over 5,000 structures, including churches and private Christian homes, have been burned, and some local observers claim that as many as 120 people have died.
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'It was slowly revealed to us that in the name of a conflict between the tribes, there were planned efforts to destroy Christians. This huge genocide is happening in Manipur,' said Joseph Pamplany, Archbishop of Thalassery diocese.