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2 unusual facts about ethnic violence


2012 Republic of Macedonia inter-ethnic violence

On March 10, several acts of violence were recorded in Skopje and Tetovo.

Some Muslims took offense to costumes worn by ethnic Macedonians on January 14, 2012 at the annual carnival in Vevčani.


Moyale clashes

The Moyale clashes were a series of ethnic clashes between Borana and Gabra communities in July 2012 in the area of Moyale, Ethiopia, on the border with Kenya.


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Sheko and Mezenger People's Democratic Unity Organization

After months of frustration, individuals associated with the SMPDUO marched on Tepi, leading to ethnic violence there.

Southern Sudan Peace Commission

In October 2009, responding to the recent wave of ethnic violence, SSPC Chairman Louis Lobong Lojore called for the government to take harsh measures to deter others from causing problems.