US EditionThousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began
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It has been three years since ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur. In this small state of 3.7 million people, an atmosphere of fear still prevails among both communities. This fear stems from the fear that armed "volunteers" could open fire at any time. Currently, more than 50 militant groups are active in the state. Half of these groups are engaged in dialogue with the government, yet their involvement i…
Rallies, shutdown mark 3rd anniv of ethnic conflict in Manipur
IMPHAL/CHURA-CHANDPUR, 3 May: Rallies, meetings and a shutdown marked the third anniversary of ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur, which witnessed the death of at least 260 people, the displacement of thousands of residents and imposition of President’s Rule for a year. The violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities started on […]
Bomb blast in Manipur on third anniversary of ethnic conflict; no casualty
Imphal, May 3 (PTI) Suspected militants triggered a bomb explosion in Imphal West district near the Imphal airport on Sunday, the third anniversary of ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities in the state, officials said.No casualty or damage to property was reported in the blast that occurred near a crematorium at Malom under Singjamei police station, less than a kilometre from the Imphal Airport. The incident site is also close to a…
Three Years On: Manipur’s Ethnic Strife Continues, Trust Deficit Grows
Guwahati: Ethnic violence that ignited in Manipur on May 3, 2023, shows few signs of abating after three years, even with President’s rule imposed and later lifted for a favoured government’s return. Tensions have escalated further, widening the trust gap despite Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s outreach visits to hill and valley regions. Essential travel along highways connecting valleys to hills remains disrupted since the initial outbr…
May 3, Three Years On: Justice delayed, Peace denied
Imphal: Since May 3, 2023, Manipur has entered a deeply troubling phase of armed communal disturbances, marked by the outbreak of violence, retaliatory actions, and a continuing cycle of confrontations between Kuki and Meitei groups. As the disturbances have persisted, hundreds have lost their lives, thousands have been injured, and nearly one lakh people have […] The post May 3, Three Years On: Justice delayed, Peace denied appeared first on La…
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