Two years of Manipur conflict: Thousands wait to go home

Two years after ethnic conflict erupted in Manipur, thousands remain displaced, struggling with lost livelihoods and uncertain futures. G Kipgen, once a coaching institute owner, now worries about his children’s future. Abung, a Meitei businessman, yearns for his home. Despite government efforts, deep insecurity and psychological distress persist among IDPs, with civil society demands and armed groups hindering peace.