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

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

Yaqut Ali

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

two years of violence manipur s future is still uncertain

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. Photo: Yaqut Ali

This video story, part of the series ‘Democracy’s Blind Spot: Manipur Burns While India Looks Away’, is produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

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.

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