Hindu-Muslim Conflict in India

Name: Hindu-Muslim Conflict in India
Uploaded: 2002-05-24T04:00:00Z
Duration: P514S
Description: India, which is mostly Hindu, and Pakistan, which is mostly Muslim, are once again on the brink of war over the disputed region of Kashmir. Both nations have nuclear weapons. Hindu-Muslim tensions extend beyond Kashmir, though. Within India, where Hindus make up 80% of the population and Muslims make up 14%, violent outbreaks that began in February may already have taken thousands of lives.

Clip: Season 5 | 8m 34s

India, which is mostly Hindu, and Pakistan, which is mostly Muslim, are once again on the brink of war over the disputed region of Kashmir. Both nations have nuclear weapons. Hindu-Muslim tensions extend beyond Kashmir, though. Within India, where Hindus make up 80% of the population and Muslims make up 14%, violent outbreaks that began in February may already have taken thousands of lives.

Aired: 05/23/02

Rating: NR

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Hindu-Muslim Conflict in India

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