2016 Manipur unrest
From 1 November 2016 to 19 March 2017, Manipur, a state in Northeast India faced economic blockade by United Naga Council. The blockade began as a protest of the government's decision to create seven new districts in the state, which was perceived as weakening the Naga vote.
| Date | Nov 1, 2016 – Mar 19, 2017 (4 months, 2 weeks and 5 days) |
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| Location | Manipur, India |
| Also known as | Manipur blockade |
| Type | Protest, economic blockade |
| Cause | Opposition of the creation of seven new districts |
| Organised by | United Naga Council |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 14 |
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