Author: Mayuresh Konnur

Title: A Year Later: The Lingering Effects of Ethnic Conflict in Manipur, India More than a year has passed since deadly ethnic clashes ravaged Manipur, India, claiming over 220 lives and leaving its three million residents yearning for peace. The conflict, sparked by demands for tribal status, still lingers, with around 59,000 people displaced and living in government relief camps. The violence split communities along ethnic lines, with Meiteis and Kukis now segregated into separate territories. Efforts to broker peace between the groups have faltered, leading to continued distrust and sporadic outbreaks of violence. The lasting impact of the conflict…