Manipur's Insurgent Extortion Networks Predate and Fuel Ethnic Crisis
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Manipur has been grappling with a deeply entrenched extortion system operated by insurgent groups, which predates the ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023. These groups have constructed coercive networks that use the language of governance and statehood to legitimize their operations. The racket has persisted for decades, embedding itself into the region's social and economic fabric. Analysts suggest that the ongoing ethnic conflict has drawn attention away from this systemic issue, which remains a core driver of instability in the state.
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