Internet cut amid ethnic tensions in Tripura

Internet cut amid ethnic tensions in Tripura

Guwahati: Authorities imposed prohibitory orders and deployed a huge contingent of security forces as ethnic tensions continued in the tribal-dominated Ganda Twisa in Tripura’s Dhalai District on Saturday. The Internet has been snapped and large gatherings have been banned in the district and four people have been arrested. Officials said the attackers burnt houses, vandalised … Read more

China’s ethnic policy chief slams ‘ignorance of history’ in Xinjiang assimilation claims

China’s ethnic policy chief slams ‘ignorance of history’ in Xinjiang assimilation claims

“There is an inaccurate narrative in the international community that separates Xinjiang culture from Chinese culture and even sets them against each other. But a large amount of archaeological evidence tells us that Xinjiang has been an important part of the Chinese cultural sphere since ancient times,” Pan said. “There is also an international narrative … Read more

Why Malaysian film Pendatang, a dystopian thriller playing on country’s ethnic tensions, aims to dodge censors with YouTube release

Why Malaysian film Pendatang, a dystopian thriller playing on country’s ethnic tensions, aims to dodge censors with YouTube release

“We also [wanted] those outside the country to watch it. Basically we want to reach as many people as possible.” From the beginning, Pendatang was conceived to be distributed freely online – a space where the LPF has no authority – provided it could be made by achieving a fundraising goal. Amir Muhammad, a book … Read more