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8/ The ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur continues, with violence escalating in recent weeks. The use of drones in attacks and fresh clashes has resulted in more casualties. #ManipurCrisis#MeiteiKukiConflict

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7/ Humanitarian Crisis Over 50,000 people have been displaced and staying in 349 camps due to the violence. Relief camps have been set up, but many are living in fear of further attacks. The trauma of the conflict is taking a toll on both communities. #Displacement#HumanitarianAid

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6/ Government Response The government has deployed security forces and imposed curfews, but the violence persists. Internet blackouts and limited media access have made it hard to understand the ongoing conflict fully. #Curfew#ManipurUnrest

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5/ Escalation in 2023 In May, violence erupted after a tribal solidarity march was held to protest the Meitei’s push for ST status. The situation spiralled into clashes, leading to loss of lives, displacement, and destruction of property. #ManipurViolence#SolidarityMarch

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4/ Roots of the Conflict The tension centres around the demand for ST status by the Meitei community, which the Kuki tribes oppose. They fear this will lead to land rights issues and further marginalize tribal communities in the hills. #LandRights#STDemand

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3/ Who are the Kuki? The Kuki community, primarily residing in the hill areas of Manipur, are a tribal group with a history of autonomy. They are primarily Christian and are already recognized as STs, which grants them certain benefits. #Kuki#TribalRights

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2/ Who are the Meitei? The Meitei community, around 53% of Manipur’s population, predominantly inhabits the Imphal Valley. They are largely Hindu and have been seeking Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for years, a demand that has fueled tensions. #Meitei#Manipur

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> His daughter stormed out of court when she heard that her father also kept non-consensual nude photos of her. > She believes that he might have also raped or invited men to rape her because in the photos she is wearing someone else’s underwear.

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> The husband allegedly gave the men strict instructions so they would not wake her up when they abused her. > These included no aftershave or cigarette odour, all men had to have neat and clipped nails, among other details

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🆓thinker, intersectional feminist, anti-caste, psychologist👩🏻‍⚕️
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