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As of May 2023, according to the chief minister, 2,000 refugees had entered Manipur and were housed in refugee shelters. [106] Other estimates put the number between 5,000 and 10,000. Rumours have circulated that Chin refugees are receiving assistance from Kuki villagers helping to enhance the "political clout" of the Kukis. [ 107 ]
The 2023–2025 Manipur violence broke out on 3 May 2023, soon after a protest rally held by the tribal communities of Manipur. Starting out as clashes between the Meitei and Kuki (tribal) communities of Manipur at the border between Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts, the ethnic violence soon spun out of control engulfing the whole state.
The act's continued application in Manipur has led to local protests, having Irom Chanu Sharmila, as one of a Manipuri civil rights activist. Sharmila has been on a longstanding hunger strike since 2 November 2000 demanding the Indian government to repeal the act. She blames for violence in Manipur and other parts of India's troubled northeast ...
A state of 3.2 million people, Manipur has been divided into two ethnic enclaves since the conflict began in May 2023 - a valley controlled by the Meiteis and the Kuki-dominated hills.
EggRoll97 04:25, 13 May 2023 (UTC) Support 2023 Manipur Riots I feel like 'riot' feels more accurate than 'unrest'. FusionSub 10:00, 10 May 2023 (UTC) Oppose, because the word 'violence' describes what is actually happening there. Ther term 'unrest' softens and downplays the current incidents.
Manipur's long tradition of independence can be traced to the foundation of the Kangleipak State in 33 AD. Before that, the land was not unified under a single power. The Kingdom of Manipur was conquered by Great Britain following the brief Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, becoming a British protectorate. [13]
Pages in category "2023–2025 Manipur violence" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. K. Kangvai;
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