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Two Years of Violence: Manipur's Future Is Still Uncertain

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Moirang, Manipur, India. Meitei community people stays in a makeshift shelter in a college, after a mob burn their houses during an ethnic conflict, on July 23, 2023 in Moirang, Manipur, India. Image by Talukdar David/Shutterstock.
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In India’s far northeastern region, nestled between Myanmar and the rest of the country, lies...

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In an unprecedented wave of violence in 2023, over 250 churches were reportedly burned down by militant groups in Manipur. A few still stand, scarred but unbroken. Image by Yaqut Ali. India.

The Wire travelled to Manipur to understand what has changed on the ground—if anything at all.


Two years have passed since violence erupted in Manipur, and despite having two governments of the same party in power – one at the centre and one in the state – peace remains elusive. Over this time, thousands have been displaced, hundreds have died, and countless families continue to suffer loss and uncertainty. Homes and villages lie in ruins, and the pain of losing loved ones still haunts many.

The Wire travelled to Manipur to understand what has changed on the ground – if anything at all. In this report, journalist Yaqut Ali brings you voices from both sides of the conflict and a firsthand look at a region still grappling with fire, silence, and an uncertain future.

Video courtesy of The Wire. India, 2025.

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