Manipur Ethnic Violence: 10 challenges fueling in Manipur amid Kuki-Meitei conflict

Manipur Ethnic Violence:  The ongoing violence in Manipur, pitting the Kuki tribal group against the Meitei ethnic majority over economic benefits and quotas, remains unresolved. Here are ten challenges contributing to the crisis:

• Peace committee efforts lack traction as influential civil society groups from both Kuki and Meitei communities opt out.
  
• Backdoor negotiations continue with Kuki rebel groups and Meitei civil society, but trust-building is a slow process.
• The Manipur government and Meitei society refuse to compromise on territorial integrity.
• Kukis demand a "separate administration" due to perceived political dominance by Meiteis.
• Lack of confidence in security forces: Kukis distrust Manipur police, while Meiteis are skeptical of Assam Rifles.
• BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma's involvement raises mistrust among Meiteis due to leaked 2017 letter.
• Kuki groups insist on removing Biren Singh as Chief Minister before engaging in talks.
• Nagas, the largest tribal group in Manipur, prefer to stay out of the conflict, focusing on their own peace talks.
• Mizoram's involvement with Kuki, Zo, and Chin tribes upsets Manipur government and Meiteis.
• Withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act creates challenges for implementing all-out army operations.
  
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