Open problems · Conflict & peace
Displaced families and relief camps
Since the violence that began on 3 May 2023, tens of thousands of people have been displaced in Manipur. About 24,000 were still in relief camps in Sept 2026.
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What we know
Ethnic violence began in Manipur on 3 May 2023. By March 2026, 58,881 people had been displaced. By Sept 2026 about 36,000 had gone home and about 24,000 were still in relief camps. Nearly 7,900 houses were destroyed.
The Centre has sanctioned about ₹947 crore for relief and rehabilitation. New violence broke out in Ukhrul in 2026, with hostage-taking and shutdowns. Many children have now grown up in the camps.
Open questions
- How has the relief money been spent, camp by camp, and has it been audited in public?
- What conditions must be met before a family can return home safely, and who decides?
- How are children in the camps being schooled?
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