More than 30 people killed in sectarian clashes sparked by India’s controversial citizenship law
- 4 years ago
India’s new Citizenship Amendment Act has sparked weeks of protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu-nationalist government. Critics say the measure passed in December 2019 discriminates against Muslims. Though the authorities have denied the claim, ongoing protests against the measure have descended into violence. More than 30 people were killed in violence in New Delhi that started on February 23, 2020, one day before US President Donald Trump began his 2-day visit to the…