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"Resilient Women of Manipur: Navigating Conflict's Flames"
social-issues2 years ago

"Resilient Women of Manipur: Navigating Conflict's Flames"

New allegations of violence against women are emerging in the Indian state of Manipur, as a viral video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob encourages others to speak out. The video has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, leading to the arrest of six men. The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has caused over 130 deaths and has deepened faultlines between the two communities. The video has united Meitei women in protest, and the Meira Peibis, a group of women activists, have taken action against the attackers. However, unconfirmed reports of sexual assaults by Kuki men against Meitei women have fueled the violence. The government's response to the conflict has been criticized, and survivors are calling for justice and fair treatment for both communities.

Ethnic Clashes Leave Dozens Dead in India's Manipur State
politics2 years ago

Ethnic Clashes Leave Dozens Dead in India's Manipur State

At least 30 people have been killed and around 10,000 displaced in ethnic clashes in the Indian state of Manipur, which began after a rally by indigenous communities against moves to grant tribal status to the main ethnic group in the state. Members of the Meitei community, who account for at least 50% of the state's population, have been demanding inclusion under the Scheduled Tribe category for years. India reserves government jobs, college admissions and elected seats at all levels of government for communities under this category to rectify historical wrongs that have denied them equal opportunities.