Ex-UNLF Chief Warns of External Forces Fueling Manipur Ethnic Violence

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Former UNLF chairman Rajkumar Meghen is currently in Delhi advocating for a peace coalition to address the ongoing conflict in Manipur. He has alleged that non-state actors from outside India are playing a role in perpetuating the violence in Kuki-dominated areas. Meghen called for deeper economic integration between the Kuki and Meitei communities as a means of rebuilding trust. He also criticized the government for failing to instill confidence or bring the conflict to an end. The unrest, which began in May 2023, has so far displaced thousands of people and resulted in numerous casualties.

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